Its dancers have to be, for the repertory is an eclectic assortment of classical and contemporary ballets.
Today, the Ballet offers an annual repertory split into three seasons which ranges from classical to contemporary ballets.
Although primarily a classical ballet company, the Company's repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary ballets.
The gala itself featured the United States premieres of two contemporary ballets that would attract attention on any terms.
Some were lyrical or brilliant in the manner of contemporary abstract ballets.
And the repertory features contemporary ballets by many choreographers.
Instead, the German company took an unpersuasive risk last week with a first program of contemporary ballets by young talent.
It became the New Group several years later, when it moved to the opera house and specialized in small contemporary ballets.
Her fearless attack suits her for contemporary ballets, and she is a show stopper in anything with a Broadway flavor.
In contemporary ballets, Wendy Whelan can be severe and incisive.