On Technique

Foreword

ix Foreword Classical ballet is a distinctive form of dance that embraces music and visual arts and, through its study, enriches our lives. On Technique represents the sentiments of a group of highly respected professionals whose breadth of experience of the art form extends beyond boundaries to span the globe. Having studied with some of the greatest teachers of their time, their remembrances and opinions on a variety of topics are now recorded for posterity. To be well informed is to be well prepared, and this book serves this purpose by acting as a reference point for the reader whether they be a Lynn Wallis, artistic director, Royal Academy of Dance. Courtesy of the Royal Academy of Dance. student or teacher. The words of wisdom are stimulating and thoughtprovoking ; delivered by these distinguished artists, they are, above all, inspiring. Lynn Wallis Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Artistic Director, Royal Academy of Dance x foreword ...