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Differnces Between the Vaganova and Balanchine Ballet Traini
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Differences Between the Vaganova and Balanchine Ballet Training Methods
By Jasmine Holland
Principles
History
Principles
Vaganova concentrated attention on precision in a teacher's instruction, particularly when to teach what, how long to teach, and in what amount.
The method focusses on epaulement, the turning of the body and shoulders, and the development of strength in the back.
Initially used in training the New York City Ballet, the Balanchine mehtod was developed by Russian dancer and choreographer, George Balanchine in the 1900s. Balanchine actually trained at the Vaganova Ballet.
The Balanchine method focuses on creating lines and requires speed, very deep plie and unconventional arms and hands. Balanchine dancers must be extremely fit and flexible.
This method was developed by Agrippina Vaganova in the 1180s and 1890s.
Its derived from the old teaching methods of the Imperial Russian Ballet.
Today the Vaganova method is the most common method of ballet teaching in Russia.
Vaganova made these teachings into a workable syllabus called The Fundamentals of Classical Dance in 1934.
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noun
noun: plasticity
the quality of being easily shaped or molded.
Overall Description of the Method
Similarities
Overall Description of the Method
The Vaganova method is a scientifically proven way of teaching that focuses on precision core strength, consistency, and attention o detail even in the hands and eyes. It ensures both a strong back and core.
The method is use in creating the illusion that dancers are taking up more space in less time by using speed, height, and length syncopated in musicality. A Balanchine dancer has a distinctive arabesque with hips opened toward the audience while he side arm is pressed back, creating the illusion of a longer line.
In both methods, teachers do not use RAD methods for exercises. Each teacher choreographs his or her own class according their technique.
Vaganova Method
Vaganova Dancer
Balanchine Dancer
Differences
Balanchine Method
- More injuries are commonly assosiated with he Balanchine method, while the Vaganova method is most descibed as injury free training.
- The Balanchine method focuses on speed and stregth, while the Vaganova method puts emphasis on expressiveness and amplitude of movements.
- The torso is used the most in the Vaganova method.
- Balanchine ballets are very short and dancers and dancing can be described as flirtatious.
Conclusion
Today, the Vaganova style is mostly used in Russia, while the Balanchine style is taughy throughout the U.S.