Balanchine, the teacher : fundamentals that shaped the first generation of New York city ballet dancers

This work is a technical explanation of the stylistic approach that George Balanchine taught in New York City between 1940 and 1960, as recorded by two prominent dancers who studied with him at the time. Balanchine The Teacher Is A Technical Explanation Of The Stylistic Approaches That George Balanchlne 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.--jacket. Suggestions To Teachers -- Teachers -- Dancing In The Early 1950s -- Components Of A Balanchine Class -- Introduction To The Music -- Terminology -- How Center Exercises Are Done -- Corrections That Recur -- Classes From The 1950s -- Classes From The 1960s -- Classes From The 1970s -- Music Suggested For Balanchine Classes -- In The Beginning -- Balanchine's Way -- Basic Principles Of Balanchine's Method -- The Barre -- Exercises With A Straight Leg Sliding Away From Supporting Leg -- Exercises Bending The Knee And Lifting The Foot From The Floor -- Rotary Movements -- Poses -- Port De Bras -- Jumping -- Pointe Work -- Turning -- Balanchine Pointe Class -- Balanchine Company Class, October 1975. Barbara Walczak And Una Kai. An invaluable resource for dance teachers everywhere