Vaganova method

proper noun

A ballet technique and training system that fuses elements of traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian technique.

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Meanings

proper nounthe Vaganova method
  1. A ballet technique and training system that fuses elements of traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian technique.

Origin

Devised by the Russian dancer and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova (1879–1951).

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APA

Vaganova method. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vaganova%20method

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“Vaganova method.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Vaganova%20method. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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