Bournonville method
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The Bournonville method is a classical ballet training system originating from Danish choreographer August Bournonville, known for its quick, intricate footwork, understated upper body, and emphasis on musicality and buoyancy.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ballet training system
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classical ballet technique ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Royal Danish Ballet
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Royal Danish Ballet School NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Denmark NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| creator | August Bournonville NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| educationalGoal |
coordination of upper and lower body
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development of clean batterie ⓘ development of quick footwork ⓘ endurance ⓘ musical responsiveness ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
allegro work
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center practice ⓘ storytelling through dance ⓘ |
| field | ballet ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
female lightness
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male virtuosity ⓘ |
| genre | classical ballet ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy | French school of ballet ⓘ |
| movementVocabulary |
intricate footwork
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petit allegro ⓘ quick footwork ⓘ small batterie ⓘ |
| namedAfter | August Bournonville NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic | combination of technical difficulty and apparent ease ⓘ |
| pedagogicalStructure |
codified class combinations
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progressive technical development ⓘ set daily class sequences ⓘ |
| philosophicalPrinciple |
avoidance of display for its own sake
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harmony between technique and artistry ⓘ natural, unaffected style ⓘ |
| regionOfUse |
Denmark
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Europe NERFINISHED ⓘ North America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stylisticFeature |
clarity of footwork
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emphasis on ballon ⓘ emphasis on buoyancy ⓘ lightness in jumps ⓘ limited use of high leg extensions ⓘ low extensions ⓘ modesty of port de bras ⓘ musicality ⓘ natural épaulement ⓘ understated upper body ⓘ use of diagonal facings ⓘ |
| usedFor |
preserving Bournonville repertoire
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training professional ballet dancers ⓘ |
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