Vaganova vs Balanchine?

[Dance_Lover13]

What are the differences between Vaganova and Balanchine? I really need the answers soon!

P.S.

Sorry didn't know where to put this post.

[vrsfanatic]

Well, that is a loaded question! Are you discussing the people or the differences in the training methodolgies? If it is method (actually the Balanchine style is not a method of training, but a style of dancing) may I suggest you post your question on the sister site, Ballet Talk for Dancers. You may click on the link above.

[rg]

your question is broad and some might say brusque.

i assume you mean VAGANOVA VS BALANCHINE as pedagogues. both were also choreographers, tho' the former was better known as a teacher an the latter as choreographer.

have you looked at the International Encyclopedia of Dance? (or i suppose even google?)

there are numerous books about each.

THE CLASSIC BALLET is a start to note some of balanchine's theories about ballet schooling.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CLASSICAL BALLET by vaganova will tell you how she views ballet technique.

you could read these, even if only the introductions, to get a sense of each one's personal philosophy.

other BT members might care to offer their view of the two teachers' views, but these will of necessity be personal and perhaps partisan.

[Dance_Lover13]

Oh, sorry I guess I didn't make that clear enough.

But I don't have time to read books, this is a school writing thing and it's due today.

What I am asking is like:

Vaganova let's the hip be more free then Balanchine.

[Leigh Witchel]

Dance Lover - if this is a school assignment, you should be doing proper research to get the answer. We don't do your homework for you here, even if the asssignment is due today. A good place to start are the books rg suggested, and a trip to the library.