What is the difference between modern, traditional and contemporary?

What is the difference between a contemporary dance and a modern dance?

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I see contemporary as an outstretch of lyrical. It is a lot looser based from technique and really allows you to be creative style wise. When thinking of modern I look to Martha Graham or Jose Limon. These are two very specific techniques that involve in Graham's case contractions and Limon's a swinging action. Competition wise however I feel as if you would be more limited if you chose the modern route. Some judges look out for 'modern movements' contractions, side tilts that really limit your choreography. While taking the contemporary route, look at So You Think You Can Dance. I personally feel that there the sky is the limit.

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they are basically the same thing. they are both used to describe one type of dance.

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