Lost terms and movements from Vladimir Stepanov’s classical dance curriculum
Abstract
This article is devoted to the reconstruction of lost terms and movements from the classical dance curriculum created by V. Stepanov in 1895 and regarded as the origin of unification of the Russian ballet school. The materials of the curriculum represent theoretical and practical interest and allow to estimate the historical level of the classical dance technique. The article compares the modern ballet terminology and terminology of V. Stepanov and V. Tikhomirov, who translated and partly transcribed the 1895 curriculum into Russian. As a result of the research the movements recommended for updating in the modern classical dance lesson were identified: battement tenant en haut, brisé Télémaque, glissade battu, pirouette sur le pivot, pas de Zéphire en tournant.
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About the Author
V. V. Zhirova
Vaganova Ballet Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Postgraduate Student
2, Zodchego Rossi St., St. Petersburg, 191023
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Zhirova V.V. Lost terms and movements from Vladimir Stepanov’s classical dance curriculum. Bulletin of Vaganova Ballet Academy. 2023;(2):81-93. (In Russ.)
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