Presentation Type
Oral/Paper Presentation
Abstract
Russian ballet has had a significant influence on this dance form since at least the nineteenth century. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky had an especially pivotal role, writing works that placed increasing emphasis on the artistic importance of music in addition to the choreography. A study of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake exemplifies his new emphasis on music and the evolution of ballet in the late nineteenth century. My research surveys the early history of ballet and provides a brief biography of Tchaikovsky. Most of my work, however, is an analysis of the music (score) and choreography of Swan Lake—demonstrating Tchaikovsky’s emphasis on music and his sharp departure from conventional ballet practices of the time.
Faculty Mentor
Donna King - donna.king@lipscomb.edu
Recommended Citation
Hudspeth, Keely, "Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's Lasting Influence on Ballet" (2025). Student Scholar Symposium. 35.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/student_scholars_symposium/2025/Full_schedule/35
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Swan Lake: Tchaikovsky's Lasting Influence on Ballet
Russian ballet has had a significant influence on this dance form since at least the nineteenth century. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky had an especially pivotal role, writing works that placed increasing emphasis on the artistic importance of music in addition to the choreography. A study of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake exemplifies his new emphasis on music and the evolution of ballet in the late nineteenth century. My research surveys the early history of ballet and provides a brief biography of Tchaikovsky. Most of my work, however, is an analysis of the music (score) and choreography of Swan Lake—demonstrating Tchaikovsky’s emphasis on music and his sharp departure from conventional ballet practices of the time.
Comments
I will need access to some type of audio/visual presenter. Part of my research requires audio and visual examples.