Her introduction of modern forms , steps , and motion , and a minimalist narrative , prepared the way for future neoclassical works .
Nijinska played a pioneering role in the movement that diverged from 19th - century classical ballet .
Nijinska 's introduction of modern forms , steps , and motion , and a minimalist narrative , prepared the way for future neoclassical works .
Nijinska played a pioneering role in the movement that diverged from 19th - century classical ballet .