10 Min.

What Performing Your Class Really Means Athletistry Ballet Evolution with Shane Wuerthner

    • Darstellende Kunst

Summary



In this episode, Shane Wuerthner discusses the confusion surrounding the concept of performing class. He shares his personal experiences and the feedback he received from teachers and choreographers. Shane emphasises the importance of precision and discipline in dance, both in the studio and on stage. He highlights the idea that performance is the culmination of the work done in the studio and that dancers need to approach their classwork with clarity and intention. Shane also explores the challenge of balancing technique and artistry, emphasizing the need for dancers to master their technical skills in order to fully express themselves artistically.



Takeaways



Performing class requires precision and discipline.

Precision in technique is essential for effective storytelling and artistry.

Classwork is the foundation for performance.

Balancing technique and artistry is a challenge that requires consistent practice and discipline.



Chapters



00:00 Introduction

00:28 The Confusion of Performing Class

01:26 The Importance of Precision and Discipline

04:14 The Challenge of Balancing Technique and Artistry

07:00 The Importance of Precision in Performance

07:59 Performing Class: Precision and Discipline

09:14 Utilising Precision to Enhance Artistry

09:44 Conclusion

Summary



In this episode, Shane Wuerthner discusses the confusion surrounding the concept of performing class. He shares his personal experiences and the feedback he received from teachers and choreographers. Shane emphasises the importance of precision and discipline in dance, both in the studio and on stage. He highlights the idea that performance is the culmination of the work done in the studio and that dancers need to approach their classwork with clarity and intention. Shane also explores the challenge of balancing technique and artistry, emphasizing the need for dancers to master their technical skills in order to fully express themselves artistically.



Takeaways



Performing class requires precision and discipline.

Precision in technique is essential for effective storytelling and artistry.

Classwork is the foundation for performance.

Balancing technique and artistry is a challenge that requires consistent practice and discipline.



Chapters



00:00 Introduction

00:28 The Confusion of Performing Class

01:26 The Importance of Precision and Discipline

04:14 The Challenge of Balancing Technique and Artistry

07:00 The Importance of Precision in Performance

07:59 Performing Class: Precision and Discipline

09:14 Utilising Precision to Enhance Artistry

09:44 Conclusion

10 Min.