VAGANOVA vs BALANCHINE
balanchine method
All about utilizing space in less time
More concentration on speed and strength over artistry
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vaganova
More athletic, with unconventional
takes on classic positions
vaganova method
aesthetics
Combination of the French Romantic Style and the Italian Cecchetti Method
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Training is done to work all parts of the body equally, head, feet, legs, and upper body
Movements are more harmonious and more expressive
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