 Insight 5 is one that many are well aware of though maybe in an unconscious
way. It looks at what some call inspiration and others preparation.
| "It is indisputably evident that a great part of every
artist’s life must be employed in collecting materials for the exercise of genius.
Invention, strictly speaking, is little more than a new combination of those images which
have been previously gathered and deposited in the memory: nothing can come of nothing. He
who has laid up no materials can produce no combinations." Sir
Joshua Reynolds
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With this insight in mind it can only
behoove any artist, whether they be a teacher or dancer, to study a wide variety of
styles, subjects and methods, even those that are not directly related to dance.
BalletCentral would love to read
about your interpretation of these statements. We also encourage you to share your
opinions, experiences, ideas, or a quote that you find inspiring.
Anthony answers some of your
questions in this special section. You may email him at coach@danceart.com
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