제 42회 SOMATIC BALLET^Ⓡ PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP

taught by Na-ye Kim (Prof. of Dance at SungKyunKwan Univ.)

Date : A.M.10:00~P.M.12:00 July 5(Mon), 2021

Place : Studio 1(#62201), SungKyunKwan University

Theme : Cecchetti Method

Goal : Deeper understanding of the differences between Cecchetti Method and other classical ballet through the embodiment

Contents : 

1. Who is Enrico Cecchetti (1850-1928)

2. Flow of“Port de Bras”between the various positions

- 5 Positions of the Feet

- Positions of the Arms

- 5 Arabesques

- 8 Directions of the Body

- 7 Movements in Dancing

- 8 Imaginary Fixed Points

- Exercises on Port de Bras (Ex.Ⅰ-Ⅷ)^* 

Notes :  

1. Natural turnout based on a natural range of motion. 

  (Not to force the turnout of their feet!)

2. Never use a mirror in order to ascertain your appearance. (p. 35)^** 

3. Take heed and avoid the use of mirrors. (p. 36)^** 

4. Do not look at your feet during the execution of a movement. (p. 36)^** 

^*  https://youtu.be/SehVBcrhOXY

^** Beaumont, C. and Idzikowski, S. (1975). A Manual of the Theory & Practice of Classical   

   Theatrical Dancing(Méthode Cecchetti). New York, NY: Dover Publications, Inc.