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The Balanchine method is a style of ballet and associated ballet technique invented by dancer and choreographer George Balanchine. It is widely used throughout North America, though it is commonly associated with New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet, where it first emerged and became popular. Unlike some other ballet methods, such as Vaganova and Cecchetti, the Balanchine method is not taught by means of a standardized training system, nor is this term used as a common name for the various methods used to teach it. ==Characteristics== The overall illusion of the Balanchine method is that dancers are utilizing more space in less time, so that speed, height, length and a syncopated musicality are created. He based the method on the view from the audience. Lines were adapted so that they looked impressive from the audience's point of view.〔Warren, Gretchen Ward. Classical Ballet Technique. University of South Florida Press, Gainesville, 1989.〕 Specific characteristics include: *Extreme speed and very deep plié *Emphasis on line, with use of unconventional, asymmetrical, abstract arm and hand placement *Pirouettes en-dehors taken from a lunge in 4th, rather than the conventional plié in 4th *Distinctive arabesque line with the hip open to the audience and the side arm pressed back *Athletic dance quality *Arabesque positions are usually open and facing the audience 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Balanchine method」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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