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Musicology Colloquium Series presents: Some ‘Forms’ of Choreographic Musicality in George Balanchine’s Ballets by Kara Yoo Leaman

Murphy Dance Studio

In dance, “musicality” usually refers to a dancer’s ability to keep in time with the music or to control their movement phrasing and rubato. Choreographic musicality deals with a choreographer’s choices in setting steps to music. This lecture examines some facets of George Balanchine’s art of choreographic musicality as seen in excerpts from ballets set ...