Ballet Quote by Arlene Croce
“If Balanchine had any secret, it was one that has endured through two hundred years of classical ballet. It is that dancing correctly in three dimensions, on the music, creates the fourth dimension of meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Dance Criticism, 1975
Balanchine believed that true ballet integrates space, time, and music, adding a deeper expressive layer.
In simple terms: Dancing in 3D with music creates deeper meaning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace multidimensional expression in movement.
Themes
art
dance
expression
dimensionality
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- choreography
- performance education
Key Concepts
ballet theory
embodied cognition
Practical Applications
- Dancing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music shape your movement?
- Can movement convey meaning without sound?
A Different Perspective
music may not always convey intended meaning.
