A Ballet Class Paper

Required Video Reflection Paper

: You will watch a video of George Balanchine’s work during

class; the purpose of this assignment

is to experience professional quality ballet performance, in

a specific style, and analyze how the work affected you. You will also be assigned a classical

ballet excerpt to view on You Tube; I will provide a list of the acceptable performances from which

you may choose. The paper must be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 300 words (minimum),

and should highlight feelings, emotions and personal reflections about the Ballets viewed.  Before

viewing the neoclassical example seen in class with a classical excerpt online, make sure you

have read and understand the posted material on Balanchine and the NYCB to better

comprehend Neoclassic Ballet.  There is much information available on the Internet as well.

Your reflection MUST include:

1)  A response as to how this video relates to what you have read, seen and/or

explored in the course so far

2)  Examples of how Balanchine’s background and/or philosophy are evident in the

Ballet you viewed

3)  How the neoclassic style differs from classical ballet, with specific examples from

the classical work viewed.

4)  Generally how you felt about what you saw in relation to technique, form,

choreography, costumes, etc.