subject: Talented Choreographers Found Dance Companies And Develop New Types Of Tutus [print this page] It is obvious that many outstanding ballet dancers wearing gorgeous tutus and leotards have managed to develop their talent due to the work of remarkable choreographers. The most talented choreographers create original interpretations of famous performances and dances and help their students develop their abilities to the full. There are several ballet choreographers whose names are known all over the world. It may be interesting to learn a few facts about the most remarkable ballet choreographers of the past and the present.
First of all, it is important to mention George Balachine who greatly influenced the history of American ballet. He was born in Russia but spent his most fruitful years in the United States where he founded the famous School of American Ballet. What concerns his early life, it may be interesting to know that he created his first dance when he was a teenager. His work was considered too experimental for classical ballet. However, George Balachine became famous for his extraordinary performances. Additionally, he contributed to the development of 'powder puff' tutus worn by many ballerinas around the world. It is necessary to point out that in 1978 George Balachine received the Kennedy Center Award.
Secondly, it is essential to say a few words about Paul Taylor, an American choreographer who is considered to be one of the most important founders of modern dance. He was born in Pennsylvania and received scholarships for painting and swimming at Syracuse University but decided to become a dancer. It is important to note that Paul Taylor created his ballet company known as The Paul Taylor Dance Company in 1954. His peculiar dance performances are based on thorough understanding of body language. His talented ballet dancers wearing marvellous tutus toured more than 500 cities of different countries. It is necessary to add that Paul Taylor's students include such famous ballet dancers as Laura Dean, Twyla Tharp, Dan Wagoner and others.
Another outstanding choreographer was Martha Graham who decided to devote herself to dancing at the age of 16. She founded the celebrated Martha Graham Dance Company in 1929. It is essential to note that Martha Graham developed a new type and language of dancing which influenced the development of modern dance greatly. Her dancers performed not only in classical tutus but also in new peculiar types of costumes. Her famous dance company is one of the oldest and most appreciated dance companies of the world.
It is important to mention such a remarkable African-American choreographer as Alvin Ailey who created 79 ballet performances during his career. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre was founded in 1958 and still attracts attention of many ballet admirers. It is necessary to point out that many of his dancers performing in beautiful tutus, ballet tights and leotards were also experienced in modern dance, jazz, hip hop and other dance styles.
To conclude it is important to emphasise that there are many other talented choreographers who contributed to the development of modern dance styles as well as modern costumes of dancers. Gifted pioneers of dancing founded a number of celebrated dance companies. They also managed to perfect complicated dance techniques.
