Dancing Quote by George Balanchine
“They are poets of gesture.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance and Choreography, 1975
He describes dancers as expressing meaning through movement rather than words.
In simple terms: Dancers convey stories with their bodies.
Key Takeaway
Value physical expression.
Themes
art
expression
movement
Mood
creative
reflective
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- dance performance
- teaching movement
Key Concepts
choreography
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does movement communicate what words cannot?
- What emotions are best expressed through gesture?
A Different Perspective
Physical expression can be limited by language barriers.
