artist Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 This is a little crosstalk, but searching the archives < http://ballettalk.invisionzone.com/index.p...indpost&p=68062 > I found something that contradicts bart's statement above: (Originally posted by Cabriole)Ah, but isn't the purpose of technique to support the personality? Beautifully put, Cabriole. I'd say yes, and I'd vote for that one This is what I thought it was to be, so maybe I don't have to re-wire my eyes! This should be something that all dancers have, regardless of the periods of romanticism or classicism. But it seems a majority of classical dancers reverse it and put technique on the pedestal for success. Not that technicality is bad, there just shouldn't be a sacrifice of emotions (IMO). and lets not forget to thank Cliff for asking the question!
bart Posted March 8, 2007 Posted March 8, 2007 Originally posted by Cabriole Ah, but isn't the purpose of technique to support the personality? I suspect I didn't express myself well, I certainly don't think that technique is a goal for its own sake; nor do I believe that it's primary function is as an tool to express individual personalities.Is technique a tool? a language? a framework that imposes constraints on expression in order to allow the artist to focus, expand, and therefore say more? -- All of the above.
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