CLEAN : Ballet shoes and sneakers on stage in Johannesburg

The video discusses the transition from classical ballets like Swan Lake to a more African contemporary style. It highlights the collaboration of three unique companies to create a new language in ballet, blending African culture with classical nuances. The speaker shares personal challenges faced in adapting to this style, emphasizing the need for strength and fluidity in movements, transforming rigid forms into flowing expressions.

How does embracing African culture influence the classical ballet style according to the text?

What does the dancer mean by bringing a 'curve' to something that is 'very straight'?