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1
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GB- Where is he from

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Russia

2
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GB- where did he train

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imperial state ballet from age 11

3
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GB- Living dates

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1904-1983

4
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GB- What makes him so influential

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founded the new style- neoclassical

5
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GB- what ballet school did he found

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NYCB in 1948 and was artistic director for over 35 years

6
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GB- what is he known as

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father of american ballet

7
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GB- Choreography style

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Contemporary
Unique movements, bent arms, inverted lines, jerky static movements
Open, free upper body

8
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GB- What were his ballets like

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Many plotless ballets. Focused more on technique and dance

9
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GB- What musical technique does he use

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Fast paced, precise timing and synchopation. Rhythm important
Broke down score so when choreographing he knew music inside out

10
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GB- Famous works

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A midsummers nights dream
Apollo
Serenade
Tarantella

11
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GB- Set and costume design

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Plain, usually no set. leotard and tights for costume

12
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GB- composers worked with

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Igor stravinsky

13
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GB- Influence on today

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His style is American style
Neoclassical is performed everywhere today.
Opened up what ballet could be

14
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GB- What ballet company did he choreograph for

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Ballet Russe