Difference Between Repertoire and Variations Classes?

[cherrylemonade]

I was wondering, what's the real difference between a repertoire and a variations class?

 

Right now, my impression is that in variations you learn solo pointework pieces from ballets to practice in class. However in repertoire you rehearse pieces for a stage, some of which would involve corps work as well as potential solos.

 

Is this right or am I way off track?

 

My old studio didn't offer either, so it's a curious question =)

[vrsfanatic]

Variations class can include duets, pas de trois, pas de quatre, etc. Repetoire however is always something done for a group.

[cherrylemonade]

Thanks so much for the clarification and quick response!

[vrsfanatic]

You are welcome! Perhaps there may be other defintions, but this is the way we handle the issue at Harid Conservatory.

[little_dancer123]

I hope this isn't too off topic, but I really enjoy repertoire and variations classes, anyone else? I feel like I'm really dancing instead off the classwork. Feel free to delete. From little_dancer123 x