fusion dance

[ˈfjuːʒən dæns]
nounpl: fusion dances
dança fusion
1. A style of dance that combines elements from two or more different dance traditions, cultures, or techniques into a cohesive artistic form
The choreographer created a stunning fusion dance that blended classical ballet with contemporary hip-hop movements.
A coreógrafa criou uma dança fusion impressionante que misturava movimentos do ballet clássico com hip-hop contemporâneo.
2. A performance art that merges dance with other artistic disciplines such as music, theater, or visual arts
The fusion dance performance incorporated live painting and electronic music to create an immersive experience.
O espetáculo de dança fusion incorporava pintura ao vivo e música eletrônica para criar uma experiência imersiva.
Fusion dance has become increasingly popular in Brazilian cultural centers and contemporary dance festivals as a means of creative expression that reflects Brazil's multicultural identity. It represents the blending of indigenous, African, European, and modern influences that characterize Brazilian culture. In the USA, fusion dance is celebrated as a form of artistic innovation and cross-cultural dialogue.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hybrid dancemixed dancecross-cultural danceblended dance style
Antonyms / Antônimos
traditional danceclassical dancepure dance form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dança fusion
widely used term in dance academies and performance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
dança fusion
popular in contemporary dance communities and cultural centers
São Paulo
dança fusion
common in avant-garde and experimental theater circles
Portugal
dança fusão
less commonly used; often replaced with 'dança contemporânea' or 'dança híbrida'

Related Words

contemporary dancemodern dancechoreographydance fusioninterdisciplinary danceexperimental dance

Related Idioms & Phrases

breaking the mold through fusion dance
fusion dance as a bridge between cultures
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