Ballet Quote by Angel Corella
“I get into the studio and I try to make visible what's in the choreographer's mind. Sometimes a choreographer wants you to have an idea, and sometimes you are the idea.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Choreography and Collaboration, Angel Corella, 2015
The choreographer's mind can be a source of ideas or a blank canvas, and the dancer must adapt, sometimes embodying the concept itself.
In simple terms: Dancers must translate or become the choreographer's ideas.
Key Takeaway
Adapt and embody creative intent.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
embodiment
artistic process
dance
Mood
inspired
focused
dynamic
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- rehearsal
- live performance
- creative workshops
- team projects
- improvisation
Key Concepts
Performance studies
psychology
art theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal style with the choreographer's vision?
- When should you inject your own ideas?
A Different Perspective
Over‑identifying with a concept can limit personal expression.
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