Nevertheless, Balanchine's athletic choreography makes "Agon" akin to a contest.
Shawn created athletic choreography for his own all-male company, the Men Dancers, which toured from 1933 to 1940.
Siberian folklore has supplied material for much of the athletic choreography, rousing music and elaborate costumes.
A former member of the Joffrey Ballet, Mr. Canfield has trained a 12-member company that looked thoroughly at home in his often athletic choreography.
Both the casting and Larry Hayden's athletic, high-kicking choreography are also superior to the usual Equity Library Theater musical revivals.
The athletic choreography was supplemented imaginatively with special video effects.
While reviews were positive, the real attention was given to Patti Colombo's acrobatic, athletic, and inventive choreography.
"Berimbau" demonstrates that athletic choreography has a timeless appeal.
The era of the ballroom team had already ended, although the Champions' athletic choreography used ballroom partnering.