Contemporary dance has developed over the last century, and draws on classical ballet, jazz and modern dance. It is known for the it’s sense of flow, but can also incorporate rapid changes, falls and suspension, releases and contractions, and incorporates many styles and ideas, and can be quite interpretive in it’s choreography. It is now one of the most popular dance styles in the world and encompasses a large body of styles, ideas, and technique within it’s overall genre.
Contrary to how “easy” contemporary dance can often look, it generally requires a strong technical background and dance training.