Aesthetic Issues

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1. Balanchine centrism? 1 2 3

   By Alexandra, July 4, 2001
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   • perky
   • December 28, 2010

2. 180 degree extensions...when are they appropriate? 1 2

   By iczerman, December 1, 2009
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   • jsmu
   • December 26, 2010

3. Hypercriticism vs Enjoying the Art 1 2

   By Jayne, June 26, 2010
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   • dirac
   • November 15, 2010

4. "ugly duckling"

   By annalizzym, October 25, 2010
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   • Helene
   • October 26, 2010

5. the features of each ballet company

   By bolshoi lover, February 9, 2009
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   • bart
   • October 8, 2010

6. Choreographer's Intent

   By SanderO, September 10, 2010
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   • volcanohunter
   • September 13, 2010

7. Is this still ballet?

   By regularjoe, January 21, 2005
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   • dirac
   • September 12, 2010

8. virtuosity

   By sandik, August 18, 2010
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   • kfw
   • August 24, 2010

9. Legacies

   By Mel Johnson, July 9, 2010
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   • 4mrdncr
   • August 2, 2010

10. Russian training styles other than Vaganova

    By Jetzin, February 10, 2010
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    • Amy Reusch
    • June 27, 2010

11. American Dumbed Down vs. Euro High Falutin'? 1 2

    By kfw, March 14, 2005
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    • Helene
    • June 26, 2010

12. Loss of continuity in dance

    By innopac, May 27, 2010
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    • dirac
    • May 30, 2010

13. The fell influence of Balanchine, by Sarah Kaufman 1 2 3 4 8

    By dirac, May 11, 2009
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    • miliosr
    • May 29, 2010

14. How do I find out what A ballet is "supposed to be" so I can

    By iczerman, May 26, 2010
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    • richard53dog
    • May 26, 2010

15. How far can a choreographer go in expressing ideas? 1 2 3 4 7

    By Mashinka, October 14, 2009
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    • dirac
    • April 23, 2010

16. Javier De Frutos

    By Simon G, April 21, 2010
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    • Simon G
    • April 22, 2010

17. ABT Danseurs + Royal Ballet Ballerinas = ???

    By miliosr, April 8, 2010
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    • DanceActress
    • April 9, 2010

18. Can Sondheim's music be the basis of a ballet score?

    By bart, March 22, 2010
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    • sandik
    • March 29, 2010

19. Giselle-Mad Scene vs. DQ's Basilio "Death" Scene

    By iczerman, March 24, 2010
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    • dirac
    • March 25, 2010

20. Applause During Works Of Religious Significance 1 2 3

    By Alexandra, March 29, 2006
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    • sandik
    • February 24, 2010

21. What is an "adult quality" in ballet?

    By bart, February 15, 2010
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    • papeetepatrick
    • February 18, 2010

22. Name your favorite non-stickarinas!

    By iczerman, January 15, 2010
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    • Helene
    • January 15, 2010

23. The state of character dancing (and training) today 1 2

    By bart, November 24, 2009
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    • Richka
    • January 7, 2010

24. Ballets done without music

    By innopac, September 13, 2009
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    • Cosine
    • December 14, 2009

25. French vs. Italian?

    By lorenzoverlaine, November 13, 2009
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    • Mel Johnson
    • November 20, 2009