ascballerina Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I just came across this video, and thought it was cool, so I'm sharing it with everyone: It was very interesting to see how much of the beginnings of ballet existed in the Baroque era, although it did make me smile to see the professional dancers struggling with the quarter rise--suddenly, the pirouettes done at a quarter rise in the Cecchetti syllabus seem to make more sense, both historically, and in terms of how strong you need to be. I also like making connections, and when Ursula Hageli mentioned that holding herself was easier for her, because her corset did the work for her, it all of a sudden made sense both in where the posture came from, and why my teacher tells us to "corset ourselves". Anyway, it makes for interesting watching. Link to post
Natalma Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 So interesting! Thanks for posting. Link to post
ascballerina Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Apparently, there's more videos like this; here's the entire playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFEuShFvJzBwndjChxY7NtNKDLD8tgQGC (thanks to innopac on Ballet Alert for finding the playlist!) Link to post
Natalma Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Oh wow - have bookmarked that for when I have a few minutes to enjoy! Thanks, ascballerina. Link to post
kočička Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Quite fascinating! Thank you for sharing it! Link to post
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