narrative ballet

Category: Structure

Definition: Chiefly choreographed number in which a very short independent story is being told through dance. Dance can be pantomimic.

Example: “This Heart of Mine” (Ziegfeld Follies) - “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” (Words and Music) - “Girl Hunt” (Band Wagon) - “Miss Turnstiles” (On The Town)

1,9301,9351,9401,9451,9501,9551,9601,96501234Amount of production numbers by year

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