Music at the close

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Postmodern dance often does without music and many times treats it with a certain distaste while music was the inspiration in classical dance and dance was largely dependant on the choreographer's chosen music. A valuable aspect of music in dance is its ability to push artists in different directions and lend itself to a variety of creative expression. Some choreographers, such as Mark Morris, focus solely on the dance and do not allow any insight to the complexity of the musical score. Others, such as Neil Greenberg, achieve a balance of expression in the incorporation of modern music and dance.

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Alchemy

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Much of George Balanchine's choreography reflects his interest in how a pair of dancers can create the illusion of being a single entity with two genders. This quality is seen in the work of many later choreographers such as Jonathon Appels, Doug Elkins, Neil Greenberg, and in several productions of Balanchine's 'Prodigal Son.'

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His dark materials: Balanchine in Paris

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Balanchine always emphasized his role as craftsman and inventor in the practice of his art. Balanchine's magisterial command of such tools is present everywhere in 'The Four Temperaments'.

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