The dance hits you from curtain-up, as the gangs prowl and hurtle round the stage in confrontation: surges of slick acrobatic movement that blend contemporary ballet with vernacular styles.

The techniques found in classical ballet are a framework for many other styles of dance, including jazz and contemporary ballet.

Today there are many contemporary ballet companies and choreographers.

A creative and repertory company, it performs works that reflect the diverse trends of contemporary ballet.

Throughout the series, she learns to better her ballet technique, as well as learn contemporary ballet and hip-hop dance.