Carlo Blasis Quotes

Italy, Dancer
November 4, 1797 – January, 15, 1878.

Carlo Blasis 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. 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.

Also known as Choreographer

The dancer gradually introduces all that his art comprises.

Carlo Blasis
- Art
- Dancer
- Introduces
The serious is the most difficult branch of dancing, it requires a close study, and cannot be duly appreciated but by connoisseurs and men of a refined and pure taste. She who excels in it deserves the highest applause. A correct execution of an adagio is the ne plus ultra of our art; I look on it as the touchstone of the dancer.

Carlo Blasis
- Art
- Serious
- Difficult