Topic > Anna Paavlova and Russian Ballet - 1128

Depends on proper technique, fluidity and coordination. Ballet technique includes alignment, pointe technique and basic techniques. Alignment includes the correct posture of the dancer's head, shoulders and hips aligned vertically. Each dancer must perfect the turnout, which is the movement in which the dancer's legs rotate outward and emphasizes clean footwork, including correct body positions, angles and lines. It is crucial for a dancer to master every detail to express complete fluidity during the dance, such as correct posture, keeping shoulders down and toes pointing. Russian ballet is known for its dramatic extensions and dynamic turns throughout its dance, as Pavlova did in The Dying