My teacher was Nina Stroganova, born Nina Rigmor Strom in Denmark, one of the great Danish ballerinas. After training in Denmark, she went to Paris to study with Olga Preobrajenska, and became a ballerina and Prima Ballerina in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Mordkin Ballet, Ballet Theater, the Original Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo. She then performed Swan Lake Act II and Giselle in this very theater in Copenhagen in a Royal Command Performance. Her class was both Preobrajenska classical ballet, and Danish, with LOTS of jumping.
Rather than creating a style, what Bournonville did was preserve the old French manner of dancing, which is how they danced at the Paris Opera and also the Mariinsky before the introduction of the Italian technique, which Bournonville disliked. This in no way detracts from his achievements because his original choreography is genius, and his Days of the Week enchainements taught at the Royal Danish Ballet School to this day little masterpieces. But the fact is that if you want to see pure 19th century French classical dancing you have to look at Bournonville, not Lifar or Lacotte, and certainly not Nureyev.
Niclai Hubbe is in his persond a wonderful example to see Bournonville style - when he is on stage - bringing power and elegance in harmony together: the male dancers. The most wemon love this dancers because they are chevelaresk and sexy!
My teacher was Nina Stroganova, born Nina Rigmor Strom in Denmark, one of the great Danish ballerinas. After training in Denmark, she went to Paris to study with Olga Preobrajenska, and became a ballerina and Prima Ballerina in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Mordkin Ballet, Ballet Theater, the Original Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo. She then performed Swan Lake Act II and Giselle in this very theater in Copenhagen in a Royal Command Performance. Her class was both Preobrajenska classical ballet, and Danish, with LOTS of jumping.
I think the Bournonville style really speaks to me. I'd love to see all his ballets.
The dancers are all so beautiful o/./o
Rather than creating a style, what Bournonville did was preserve the old French manner of dancing, which is how they danced at the Paris Opera and also the Mariinsky before the introduction of the Italian technique, which Bournonville disliked. This in no way detracts from his achievements because his original choreography is genius, and his Days of the Week enchainements taught at the Royal Danish Ballet School to this day little masterpieces. But the fact is that if you want to see pure 19th century French classical dancing you have to look at Bournonville, not Lifar or Lacotte, and certainly not Nureyev.
I adore Bournonville style. I have been fortunate to see the Royal Danish Ballet two times. The dancing is unforced and light.
Niclai Hubbe is in his persond a wonderful example to see Bournonville style - when he is on stage - bringing power and elegance in harmony together: the male dancers. The most wemon love this dancers because they are chevelaresk and sexy!
It is so subtle, graceful, and humble.
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Handsome Andreas <3
Beautiful
Quel beau style !
Can you guys recommend good dancers in the Bournonville style?
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У них нет ни спины, ни вращения. А заноски еще во Франции придумали. 300 лет назад.
What I have learned-Scottish Highland Dance is Bournonville technique and it is true!!!
Pretentious British commentary alert!