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Who is dancing now? Clifton Brown or Desmond Richardson Famous historically? Alvin Ailey or Arthur Mitchell Albert Evans currently dancing with NYCB . Clifton Brown is not a ballet dancer but Contemporary dancer. Desmond Richardson is also a contemporary ballet dancer (Complexions)
Ballet is more restricted and technical Contemporary is more free
Contemporary ballet is less classical than say pointe. Its more of lyrical or jazz mixed with ballet technique
from ballet, contemporary evolved, to be a good contemporary dancer u need to be ballet trained, modern jazz also developed from ballet.
Contemporary ballet is a mixture of classical ballet with modern dance elements. A strong foundation of ballet is maintained with the addition of new movement that isn't confined to the restrictions of strictly classical ballet. Contemporary ballet companies to look into or search on youtube: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet Alonzo King's Lines Ballet Company C Contemporary Ballet Company La La La Human Steps Netherland Dance Theatre