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The Production Of Choreography Influenced By Works Of George Balanchine, Tiffany Guy
The Production Of Choreography Influenced By Works Of George Balanchine, Tiffany Guy
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
One of the most renowned Ballet Masters in the history of dance is George Balanchine. By studying his works and feedback from his dancers, my goal is to gain enough information to develop a two to three minute choreographed work of my own, incorporating the influence of Balanchine’s style and design. In my research, I will be examining his history and the interviews of Balanchine-influenced dancers, reflecting on personal experiences, and dissecting his choreography and elements of my own work in creating my final choreography. Within my piece, I will be manipulating various uses of rhythms, implementing Balanchine-style movements, and …