| dc.description.abstract | The influence of George Balanchine's work as a choreographer in the 20th century is a continued presence in the ballet field. Through his establishment of the New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet, George Balanchine developed his own aesthetic of ballet that departed from the traditions of the ballet field, particularly the Russian tradition that he trained, performed, and choreographed within early in his career. This research examines the establishment of a school in order for Balanchine to train dancers for performing within his aesthetic and looks at the way the School of American Ballet and the New York City Ballet shaped and influenced each other. The close relationship between these two institutions shaped the Balanchine technique's approach to ballet training. The research looks at the presence of Balanchine's choreographic values as distinguishing elements of the Balanchine technique. It concludes that an emphasis on linearity, shape driven movement, and precision shape both the Balanchine technique and his choreography. | |
