Copland Dance Episodes
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Copland Dance Episodes is a contemporary ballet choreographed by Justin Peck set to the music of Aaron Copland, known for its dynamic ensemble work and modern reinterpretation of classic American themes.
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ballet
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contemporary ballet ⓘ |
| basedOn | music by Aaron Copland ⓘ |
| choreographer | Justin Peck NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| choreographicApproach |
ensemble-focused
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musical structure–driven ⓘ |
| composer | Aaron Copland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
contemporary ballet
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neoclassical ballet ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
abstract narrative
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athletic choreography ⓘ complex formations ⓘ dynamic ensemble work ⓘ large ensemble cast ⓘ modern reinterpretation of classic American themes ⓘ musicality-driven movement ⓘ |
| hasMedium | live performance ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American social dance traditions
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classic American concert music ⓘ |
| intendedFor | professional ballet companies ⓘ |
| language | none (wordless ballet) ⓘ |
| movementLanguage | contemporary ⓘ |
| musicStyle |
20th-century orchestral
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American classical ⓘ |
| notableFor |
blend of classical ballet technique with contemporary movement vocabulary
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dense group patterns and shifting geometries ⓘ reimagining Copland’s music for a contemporary ballet idiom ⓘ |
| style | Justin Peck’s signature ensemble style ⓘ |
| thematicFocus |
American identity
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community and togetherness ⓘ energy of urban and social dance ⓘ |
| usesMusicOf | Aaron Copland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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