Balanchine method

Balanchine method

The Balanchine Method is a ballet technique developed by choreographer George Balanchine and initially used at the New York City Ballet. It required extreme speed, very deep plie, unconventional arms and hands, emphasis on lines, especially in decale. En-dehors pirouettes were often taken from a 4th position (legs) with a distinctive straightened leg. Also notable is Balanchine's distinctive arabesque with the dancer's torso twisted towards the audience and the side arm pressed back. The Balanchine Method is taught at School of American Ballet, the school of the New York City Ballet. Balanchine dancers must be extremely fit and flexible.

External links

* [http://www.the-ballet.com/techniques.php Ballet training techniques]

Warren, Gretchen Ward. Classical Ballet Technique. University of South Florida Press, Gainesville, 1989.


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