Ballet Styles: Balanchine And Vaganova

Ballet Styles

There are many different styles that make every ballet you watch look different from the last. Each style has its own unique qualities that make it depictable from the others. There are many completely different ballet styles like Balanchine and Vaganova, these are some of the few styles that are used in ballet and are what makes every ballet exceptionally different.

Vaganova has noticeable differences compared to all other styles of ballet, as all styles have their own distinct characteristics. The way Vaganova is taught is different compared to other ballet schools. A lot of ballet schools focus on a dancer's legs and feet and how they are used, but Vaganova centers their attention on a dancer's whole body including their artistry, facial expressions, softness to the way a dancer's moves while keeping each step clean. (Vaganova) The dancers at the Vaganova academy must have an effortless look to their dancing which is what makes watching a ballet so beautiful. This why Vaganova has such a unique style.
As Vaganova had many different teaching styles Balanchine also has many different properties the he wanted his dancers to show. Usually, Balanchine dancers focus on emphasizing the ups and downs and how you use your space. They have more of a smooth look. This style is based on classical Russian training and portraying a newly found style to it. (Brandt) This also shows how these different styles are