Balanchine the Teacher
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A01=Barbara Walczak
A01=Una Kai
Author_Barbara Walczak
Author_Una Kai
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Product details
- ISBN 9780813032528
- Weight: 460g
- Dimensions: 152 x 231mm
- Publication Date: 04 Sep 2008
- Publisher: University Press of Florida
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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Widely regarded as the foremost choreographer of contemporary ballet, George Balanchine was, and continues to be, an institution and major inspiration in the world of dance.""Balanchine the Teacher"" is a technical explanation of the stylistic approaches that he taught in New York City between 1940 and 1960, as recorded by two prominent dancers who studied with him at that time. This phenomenal resource replicates moments in the studio with the influential teacher, vividly and meticulously describing his instructions and corrections for twenty-four classes.These lessons not only introduce Balanchine's methods for executing steps but also discuss the organization and development of his classes, shedding light on the aesthetics of his unique and celebrated style of movement. This is an indispensable ballet resource and a must-read for dancers, musicians, researchers, and balletomanes. It is an invaluable resource for dance teachers everywhere.
Barbara Walczak studied with Balanchine from the 1940s to the 1960s, appearing as a soloist with the New York City Ballet. She has served as a guest instructor at the School of American Ballet and currently teaches ballet in New York City. Una Kai, a founding member of the New York City Ballet, worked closely with Balanchine as a student and later as assistant ballet mistress and ballet master for the company. She currently lives in Savannah, Georgia.
