Identify major figures and events to highlight the development of court ballet, ballet d’action, romantic ballet, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and neo-classical ballet. How is contemporary ballet similar and different from classical ballet? Specifically, what is the difference between contemporary ballet and modern dance?

 Identify major figures and events to highlight the development of court ballet, ballet d’action, romantic ballet, classical ballet, contemporary ballet, and neo-classical ballet. How is contemporary ballet similar and different from classical ballet? Specifically, what is the difference between contemporary ballet and modern dance?