Suki Schorer On Balanchine Technique
by Suki Schorer
Book Summary Information
Author: Suki SchorerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-19
ISBN: 0679450602
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Knopf
Book Reviews of Suki Schorer On Balanchine Technique
Book Review: Wonderful resource for fine-tuning technique
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fascinating book that combines instruction, biography, and history. Although Balanchine's technique is indisputably idiosyncratic, the ways in which his methods have impacted the rest of the ballet world make this book an indispensable guide for those seeking to fine-tune their technique. I, personally, found the visual imagery used to be extremely helpful in giving nuance to my steps, even ones as (arguably) simple as saute arabesque. (I was also thrilled to find Ms. Schorer's advice on how to improve one's batterie, as ballon has never been my strong suit and jumps such as royales and entrechats have long been the bane of my existence.)
In response to the reviewer who was shocked to find that Balanchine told dancers never to put their heels down when coming down from jumps, such advice would indeed be deleterious; however, in the text Ms. Schorer went on to explain that Balanchine did not mean such a thing literally, but was instead using it as an image to help his dancers roll through their feet and control their landings.
Even for those who, like myself, will never come close to auditioning for the School of American Ballet, let alone dancing for NYCB, this book is a fascinating look at Balanchine technique that can breathe new life into even the basic steps of ballet. The photographs are lovely, as well as instructive, and the text is peppered with anecdotes of Ms. Schorer's time studying under Balanchine. I highly, highly recommend this book, especially to advanced students of ballet.
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