Also means
a particular manner or tradition of dancing
Usage Note
Tanzstil covers everything from classical Ballett to Stepptanz, Zeitgenössischer Tanz, and folk Volkstanz. Dance teachers and critics use it to describe the movement vocabulary characteristic of a genre or choreographer.
Examples
"Ihr Tanzstil verbindet klassisches Ballett mit zeitgenössischen Elementen."
Natural Translation
Her dance style combines classical ballet with contemporary elements.
Literal Translation
Her dance-style combines classical ballet with contemporary elements.
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