Ballet Quote by Guy Maddin
“I've usually never felt comfortable shooting until things were kind of claustrophobic, but ballet dancers need a lot of space, so the sets that I designed had to be big. Normally, I'd design a kitchen that was half the size of a normal kitchen, just to make everything feel kind of womb-like, but the kitchen in a ballet would have to be like 100 feet wide and just as long.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Dracula: The Love Story, Guy Maddin, 2000
Ballet set design demands expansive space, unlike cramped kitchens that feel womb‑like.
In simple terms: Ballet needs big sets;kitchens feel intimate.
Key Takeaway
Design spaces to fit purpose.
Themes
design
space
art
psychology
Mood
creative
thoughtful
Type
artistic
practical
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- interior design
- architecture
Key Concepts
environmental psychology
set design
Questions to Reflect On
- How does space affect performance?
- What balance works for you?
A Different Perspective
Large spaces can be costly and impractical.
