“Balanchine Essays: Jumps Part 1”

Toward the latter part of his life, George Balanchine talked about creating a “dictionary” of his technique, a visual reference for students of the ballet. The Foundation has helped to fulfill his wish by producing The Balanchine Essays. The Essays provide over nine hours of visual discussion of Balanchine’s ideas on technique that are not only educational but also protect the high standards Balanchine himself set for his dancers. Photo: Peter Boal The entire ten-part Balanchine Essays series is being offered by The George Balanchine Foundation. Titles include: Arabesque The Barre – Part 1 The Barre – Part 2 Jumps – Part 1 Jumps – Part 2 Pirouettes & Other Turns Port de Bras & paulement Transfer of Weight Pointe Technique & Pas de Bourre Pass & Attitude http://balanchine.org/balanchine/03/balanchineessays.html The George Balanchine Foundation is a not-for-profit “public charity” exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All proceeds from the sale of these DVD’s are used for Foundation projects