Contemporary ballet is a dance style that blends traditional ballet techniques with modern dance elements. It often emphasizes fluidity, creativity, and expression, allowing dancers to explore a wider range of movements and emotions. This style can incorporate various influences, including jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. Choreographers in contemporary ballet often experiment with themes, music, and staging, creating innovative performances. Dancers may perform barefoot or in different types of footwear, moving away from the strict formality of classical ballet. Notable companies, such as The Royal Ballet and New York City Ballet, have embraced this evolving art form.