Vaganova method
The Vaganova method is a teaching method for classical ballet that was invented by the Russian ballet dancer and dance teacher Agrippina Vaganova . It is the official educational guide of the Waganowa Ballet Academy St. Petersburg and of all state teaching institutions for classical dance in Germany.
Vaganova combines elements of the French and Italian schools as well as influences from other Russian dancers and dance teachers in her methodology.
Vaganova attaches particular importance to the role of the teacher in the classroom. The success of the training ultimately depends on the type, duration, intensity and correct pedagogical structure of his lessons.
Basics of the Waganowa method are strengthening the lower back muscles and the correct posture and use of the arms and shoulders. The focus of the training is on the essential elements of strength, flexibility and endurance for classical dance. The grand allegro , i.e. solos with high, wide jumps and virtuoso pirouettes , is considered a particular strength of the students trained according to Waganowa .
In 1948 Waganowa wrote the book Basics of Classical Dance, in which she explains and explains her ideas and principles.
After Vaganova's death, her method was continued by the Russian educator Vera Kostrowitskaja, among others. In 1957, in recognition of Waganova's educational achievements, the Kirov Ballet School was renamed the Vaganova Ballet Academy . Today the Vaganova method is widely used in Russia, Europe and North America.
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- AJ Waganowa: Basics of Classical Dance. Henschel-Verlag 2007, ISBN 389487418X .
- VS Kostrowitzkaja: School of Classical Dance. Henschel-Verlag 2003, ISBN 3894874589 .