Mastering Vaganova Technique From: Dance Spirit | Date: July 1, 2008| Author: | Copyright Lifestyle Ventures Jul/Aug 2008. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGRIPPINA VAGANOVA'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO BALLET By Kina Poon

Precision. Quiet power. Controlled strength. Regal carriage. Vaganova-trained dancers are easy to spot: Their technique is deeply internalized and their bodies naturally breathe classical movement-a result of years of highly structured class. Take American Ballet Theatre's Irina Dvorovenko-her gorgeous eyes are focused, her lines pure, her port de bras and épaulement adding flair and character to every move. It's no surprise that her signature role is Odette/Odile. But who was the woman who set the stage ...

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