Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, ballet was viewed by many Bolsheviks as a "decadent" and "Imperialist" relic of the Tsars that should be abolished. Vaganova countered this by arguing that ballet could be a disciplined, athletic, and scientifically grounded art for the people. By codifying a rigorous training system in her book, she modernized the art form and proved its cultural value, effectively saving Russian ballet from extinction. Pointe Magazine 2. A Synthesis of Three Cultures
Below is an overview of these principles, structured to guide you through the technical and pedagogical foundations found in Vaganova’s work. 1. Historical Context: The Vaganova Method basic principles of classical ballet pdf