Ms. Hanson is eternally endearing for the inspiring photographs of her dancing in Suki Schorer's book on Balanchine Technique. I recall the fun image of her pointing directly front to keep the money from dropping-an illustration when Mr. Balanchine pulled a ten-dollar bill from his money clip for a dancer to hold during tendu to the front.
@@crbishop Can relate! Also: my niece spent part of her growing up in Woodstock, NY, & her violin teacher was Jay Ungar, the composer of Ashokan Farewell!
more accepted in the balanchine technique, typically due to speed. it isn't taught that way in the lower levels, but seems to happen over time. no technical purpose to it
@@kompanyxYes. Balanchine technique places a premium on fleet, accurate and speedy foot work. Especially in young students who are still learning how to control their bodies, this speed in the legs and feet can come at the expense of expressiveness and fluidity in the upper body. In training to move so speedily in the legs, Balanchine students can unconsciously develop the habit of “clenching” in the upper body and arms. It’s not what’s desired of course, but when the focus is developing speed and strength in the legs and feet, this “clenched, flat” look in the upper body can happen.
Mr. David Close’s music is legendary!
What a privilege and treat to be able to watch this
Ms. Hanson is eternally endearing for the inspiring photographs of her dancing in Suki Schorer's book on Balanchine Technique. I recall the fun image of her pointing directly front to keep the money from dropping-an illustration when Mr. Balanchine pulled a ten-dollar bill from his money clip for a dancer to hold during tendu to the front.
To the accompianist: Love Ashokan Farewell so much; would have been tearing up in class!
I had not seen my girl in 5 weeks and they led off with that and I bawled in my office.
@@crbishop Can relate! Also: my niece spent part of her growing up in Woodstock, NY, & her violin teacher was Jay Ungar, the composer of Ashokan Farewell!
1:23:24 love this jump
I am very interested in the demi pliés in 5th performed with the heels lifting. I have never known this to be done. Is there a purpose to this?
more accepted in the balanchine technique, typically due to speed. it isn't taught that way in the lower levels, but seems to happen over time. no technical purpose to it
Does anyone know the name of the waltz between 1:14 -1:16?
How on earth do they remember what she says to do
It’s all a build up of learning the steps and terminology.ballerinas have magical powers
They have been taking class for many years.
years of training :) I danced for 30 years, have stopped 10 years... I can still understand everything ;-)
This also makes ballet an excellent sport/art for kids to train their brains :)
the girl in gray/purple opposite the girl in the white leo kinda looks like Bella from Twilight
Face?
❤❤❤3
What style is this? Why is everyone so stiff? What's wrong with their fingers? They look too young to have arthritis in the hands.
Balanchine
@@rublo1 Is it always so rigid and flat?
@@kompanyxYes. Balanchine technique places a premium on fleet, accurate and speedy foot work. Especially in young students who are still learning how to control their bodies, this speed in the legs and feet can come at the expense of expressiveness and fluidity in the upper body. In training to move so speedily in the legs, Balanchine students can unconsciously develop the habit of “clenching” in the upper body and arms. It’s not what’s desired of course, but when the focus is developing speed and strength in the legs and feet, this “clenched, flat” look in the upper body can happen.
@@kompanyx unfortunately, yes.