The Theory of Jean-Georges Noverre Activity Ballet in the Context of His Creativity

Abstract

Purpose of Article. The goal of the research is to open the principles of the activity ballet theory in the interpretation of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), a famous French choreographer in the context of his cultural and practical heritage. Methodology. The methodology of the research is based on the method of historical reconstruction, analysis and synthesis. To solve the given task the author is guided by the principles of objectivity and historicism. Scientific novelty. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the opening the fact that Jean-Georges Noverre has called for cooperation of a choreographer, a composer, an artist and an actor. It reforms usual choreographic practice, makes this united creative process as an integral part of the success of the ballet. The French choreographer was the supporter of the additional and non-stop education of choreog-rapher, who should bring up the feature of true creation and realistic ballet in himself. Conclusions. In the article, the specific reformist approach of the choreographer for the ballet is underlined. It consists of the rejection of masks; primacy of d'action, revival of pantomime in ballet, mutiny against irrationalism and symbolism in dance, compositional balance of ballet, which has to install the emotional dialogue with spectators, homogeneity and harmonious interaction of all ballet components; dancer cos-tume changes and the necessity for non-stop choreographic education.

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Maxim Bevz

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Maxim Bevz (2017). The Theory of Jean-Georges Noverre Activity Ballet in the Context of His Creativity. Вісник Національної академії керівних кадрів культури і мистецтв, 1(1), 151-156. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-367009