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Carlo Blasis | |
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| Born | 1797[1] |
| Died | 1878 (aged 80–81)[1] |
Carlo Blasis (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkarlo ˈblazis]; 4 November 1797 – 15 January 1878)[citation needed] was an Italian dancer, choreographer and dance theoretician born in Naples. He is well known for his very rigorous dance classes, sometimes lasting four hours long. He danced in France, Italy, London and Russia.[1] Blasis insisted that his students learn theories and definitions of dance steps. He trained all of Enrico Cecchetti's teachers and it is thought that Blasis's influence in his training is what led Cecchetti to create the Cecchetti method of ballet.
- ^ a b c Norwich, J.J., ed. (1990). "Blasis, Carlo". Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Arts. Oxford Illustrated Encyclopedia. Vol. 5. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 49. ISBN 0-19-869137-8.