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Neoclassical ballet

October 14, 2023

Neoclassical ballet is the style of 20th-century classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine. The term "neoclassical ballet" appears in the 1920s with Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, in response to the excesses of romanticism and post-romantic modernism.[1] It draws on the advanced technique of 19th-century Russian Imperial dance, but strips it of its detailed narrative and heavy theatrical setting while retaining many key techniques, such as pointe technique.[2]

Alexandra Danilova and Serge Lifar, Apollon Musagète, 1928

History and development Edit

Neoclassical ballet is a genre of dance that emerged in the 1920s and evolved throughout the 20th century. Artists of many disciplines in the early 1900s began to rebel against the overly dramatized style of the Romantic Period. As a result, art returned to a more simplistic style reminiscent of the Classical Period, except bolder, more assertive and free of distractions. This artistic trend came to be known as Neoclassicism. The ballet choreographer who most exemplified this new, clean aesthetic, was George Balanchine. As a child, the importance of classicism was imprinted on him when he was a student at the famed Imperial Ballet School, which was (and remains) steadfast in its firm commitment to classical ballet technique. Upon his graduation, Balanchine earned the privilege of choreographing for the Ballets Russes, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with Picasso, Matisse, Chanel, Debussy, Stravinsky and Prokofiev, who were all at the forefront of Neoclassicism. Rather than turning away from his classical training, Balanchine built upon the traditional ballet vocabulary. He extended traditional ballet positions, played with speed and freedom of movement, and incorporated new positions not traditionally seen in ballet. Balanchine's first foray into the neoclassical style was Apollon Musegete, choreographed in 1928 for the Ballets Russes, and set to a score by Stravinsky. Unlike many of his later neoclassical works, this ballet tells a story, which indicates that Balanchine had not yet completely broken free from the Romantic tradition. Moreover, when this ballet first premiered it featured large sets, costumes and props. However, Balanchine continually revised it as his neoclassical style evolved. For example, later versions of the ballet utilized white practice leotards and minimal sets and lights. Balanchine even renamed the ballet simply Apollo. The transformation of Apollo exemplifies Balanchine’s transformation as a choreographer. As Balanchine’s neoclassical style matured, he produced more plotless, musically driven ballets. Large sets and traditional tutus gave way to clean stages and plain leotards. This simplified external style allowed for the dancers’ movement to become the main artistic medium, which is the hallmark of neoclassical ballet.

Balanchine found a home for his neoclassical style in the United States, when Lincoln Kirstein brought him to New York in 1933 to start a ballet company. He famously decided to start a school, where he could train dancers in the style he wanted, and so the School of American Ballet was founded in 1934. Many of his most famous neoclassical ballets were choreographed in the United States, on both his school eventually his own company, the New York City Ballet, which he founded in 1948 and still exists today. Well-known neoclassical ballets like Concerto Barocco, (1941), Four Temperaments, (1946), Agon, (1957), and Episodes, (1959) were all choreographed in New York. [3]

Significant choreographers and works Edit

Although much of Balanchine's work epitomized the genre, some choreographers like the British Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan were also great neoclassical choreographers.[citation needed]

Notes Edit

  1. ^ Serge Diaghilev: Ballet Impressario [sic]
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on 2014-12-15. Retrieved 2014-01-15.
  3. ^ Au, Susan (2002). Ballet and Modern Dance. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-20352-1.

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Neoclassical ballet news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2014 Learn how and when to remove this template message Neoclassical ballet is the style of 20th century classical ballet exemplified by the works of George Balanchine The term neoclassical ballet appears in the 1920s with Sergei Diaghilev s Ballets Russes in response to the excesses of romanticism and post romantic modernism 1 It draws on the advanced technique of 19th century Russian Imperial dance but strips it of its detailed narrative and heavy theatrical setting while retaining many key techniques such as pointe technique 2 Alexandra Danilova and Serge Lifar Apollon Musagete 1928History and development EditNeoclassical ballet is a genre of dance that emerged in the 1920s and evolved throughout the 20th century Artists of many disciplines in the early 1900s began to rebel against the overly dramatized style of the Romantic Period As a result art returned to a more simplistic style reminiscent of the Classical Period except bolder more assertive and free of distractions This artistic trend came to be known as Neoclassicism The ballet choreographer who most exemplified this new clean aesthetic was George Balanchine As a child the importance of classicism was imprinted on him when he was a student at the famed Imperial Ballet School which was and remains steadfast in its firm commitment to classical ballet technique Upon his graduation Balanchine earned the privilege of choreographing for the Ballets Russes where he had the opportunity to collaborate with Picasso Matisse Chanel Debussy Stravinsky and Prokofiev who were all at the forefront of Neoclassicism Rather than turning away from his classical training Balanchine built upon the traditional ballet vocabulary He extended traditional ballet positions played with speed and freedom of movement and incorporated new positions not traditionally seen in ballet Balanchine s first foray into the neoclassical style was Apollon Musegete choreographed in 1928 for the Ballets Russes and set to a score by Stravinsky Unlike many of his later neoclassical works this ballet tells a story which indicates that Balanchine had not yet completely broken free from the Romantic tradition Moreover when this ballet first premiered it featured large sets costumes and props However Balanchine continually revised it as his neoclassical style evolved For example later versions of the ballet utilized white practice leotards and minimal sets and lights Balanchine even renamed the ballet simply Apollo The transformation of Apollo exemplifies Balanchine s transformation as a choreographer As Balanchine s neoclassical style matured he produced more plotless musically driven ballets Large sets and traditional tutus gave way to clean stages and plain leotards This simplified external style allowed for the dancers movement to become the main artistic medium which is the hallmark of neoclassical ballet Balanchine found a home for his neoclassical style in the United States when Lincoln Kirstein brought him to New York in 1933 to start a ballet company He famously decided to start a school where he could train dancers in the style he wanted and so the School of American Ballet was founded in 1934 Many of his most famous neoclassical ballets were choreographed in the United States on both his school eventually his own company the New York City Ballet which he founded in 1948 and still exists today Well known neoclassical ballets like Concerto Barocco 1941 Four Temperaments 1946 Agon 1957 and Episodes 1959 were all choreographed in New York 3 Significant choreographers and works EditAlthough much of Balanchine s work epitomized the genre some choreographers like the British Frederick Ashton and Kenneth MacMillan were also great neoclassical choreographers citation needed George Balanchine Apollo 1928 The Prodigal Son 1929 Serenade 1934 Concerto Barocco 1941 Symphony in C 1947 Agon 1957 Jewels 1967 Serge Lifar Les Creatures de Promethee 1929 Le Spectre de la rose personal version 1931 L Apres midi d un faune personal version 1935 Icare 1935 Istar 1941 Suite en Blanc 1943 Frederick Ashton Symphonic Variations 1946 Cinderella 1948 Sylvia 1952 Romeo and Juliet 1956 Ondine 1958 La Fille Mal Gardee 1960 The Dream 1964 Roland Petit Le jeune homme et la mort 1946 Carmen 1949 Notre Dame de Paris 1965 Proust ou Les intermittences du coeur 1974 Clavigo 1999 Kenneth MacMillan Romeo and Juliet 1965 Anastasia 1967 L histoire de Manon 1974 Jerome Robbins Dances at a Gathering 1969 John Cranko Onegin 1965 The Taming of the Shrew 1969 Notes Edit Serge Diaghilev Ballet Impressario sic Ballet 101 Archived from the original on 2014 12 15 Retrieved 2014 01 15 Au Susan 2002 Ballet and Modern Dance London Thames amp Hudson ISBN 978 0 500 20352 1 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Neoclassical ballet amp oldid 1105685063, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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