Ballet Styles: Balanchine And Vaganova
Ballet Styles
There are many different styles that make every ballet you watch look different from the last. Each style has its own unique qualities that make it depictable from the others. There are many completely different ballet styles like Balanchine and Vaganova, these are some of the few styles that are used in ballet and are what makes every ballet exceptionally different.
Vaganova has noticeable differences compared to all other styles of ballet, as all styles have their own distinct characteristics. The way Vaganova is taught is different compared to other ballet schools. A lot of ballet schools focus on a dancer's legs and feet and how they are used, but Vaganova centers their attention on a dancer's whole body including their artistry, facial expressions, softness to the way a dancer's moves while keeping each step clean. (Vaganova) The dancers at the Vaganova academy must have an effortless look to their dancing which is what makes watching a ballet so beautiful. This why Vaganova has such a unique style. …show more content…
Balanchine is another style of ballet that has beautiful qualities, however, it depends on how you interpret the movements since there are so many differences throughout each and every style.
As Vaganova had many different teaching styles Balanchine also has many different properties the he wanted his dancers to show. Usually, Balanchine dancers focus on emphasizing the ups and downs and how you use your space. They have more of a smooth look. This style is based on classical Russian training and portraying a newly found style to it. (Brandt) This also shows how these different styles are
different.
There are also many other different styles of ballet which makes every ballet company unique. For example, there is the Cecchetti method, the bournonville method, and, of course, the Vaganova and Balanchine as well. All of these methods are what make each ballet different, if you look at a roomful of dancers all around the world one single dancer would look the same or have the same technique. However, one thing most ballerinas have in common is the way they are dancing and showing their effort. Ballerinas that have an effortless quality while dancing are the dancers that look the best on stage (Ottowa Ballet School). While there still are a lot of methods of ballet they are all tied together, by the way, a dancer makes the ballet look and how they use their artistry during the piece.
Ballet and its different styles, like Vaganova and Balanchine, re what makes a ballet interesting and unique. Depending on how a company or certain ballerina performs it can change your entire perspective over ballet. While each style has its noticeable differences it also has its similarities which can make each ballet interesting and different to watch, which is why I find ballet so fascinating.
There are many different styles that make every ballet you watch look different from the last. Each style has its own unique qualities that make it depictable from the others. There are many completely different ballet styles like Balanchine and Vaganova, these are some of the few styles that are used in ballet and are what makes every ballet exceptionally different.
Vaganova has noticeable differences compared to all other styles of ballet, as all styles have their own distinct characteristics. The way Vaganova is taught is different compared to other ballet schools. A lot of ballet schools focus on a dancer's legs and feet and how they are used, but Vaganova centers their attention on a dancer's whole body including their artistry, facial expressions, softness to the way a dancer's moves while keeping each step clean. (Vaganova) The dancers at the Vaganova academy must have an effortless look to their dancing which is what makes watching a ballet so beautiful. This why Vaganova has such a unique style. …show more content…
Balanchine is another style of ballet that has beautiful qualities, however, it depends on how you interpret the movements since there are so many differences throughout each and every style.
As Vaganova had many different teaching styles Balanchine also has many different properties the he wanted his dancers to show. Usually, Balanchine dancers focus on emphasizing the ups and downs and how you use your space. They have more of a smooth look. This style is based on classical Russian training and portraying a newly found style to it. (Brandt) This also shows how these different styles are
different.
There are also many other different styles of ballet which makes every ballet company unique. For example, there is the Cecchetti method, the bournonville method, and, of course, the Vaganova and Balanchine as well. All of these methods are what make each ballet different, if you look at a roomful of dancers all around the world one single dancer would look the same or have the same technique. However, one thing most ballerinas have in common is the way they are dancing and showing their effort. Ballerinas that have an effortless quality while dancing are the dancers that look the best on stage (Ottowa Ballet School). While there still are a lot of methods of ballet they are all tied together, by the way, a dancer makes the ballet look and how they use their artistry during the piece.
Ballet and its different styles, like Vaganova and Balanchine, re what makes a ballet interesting and unique. Depending on how a company or certain ballerina performs it can change your entire perspective over ballet. While each style has its noticeable differences it also has its similarities which can make each ballet interesting and different to watch, which is why I find ballet so fascinating.