Competitive dance
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Competitive dance is a popular, widespread sport in which competitors perform dances in any of several permitted dance styles—such as open, acro, ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern,
A dance group strikes an ending pose at the conclusion of their competitive performance. Groups such as this are typically formed from students in a dance class. The dancers in this image are members of a tap dance class.
Acro dance
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Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which blends dance and acrobatics, and
An elbow stand, performed as part of an acro dance routine
Vaudeville dancer La Sylphe (c. 1908)
Shoulder stand
A pair of acro shoes