Bournonville style

The Bournonville style is a distinctive approach to ballet developed by Danish ballet master August Bournonville. It emphasizes elegance, lightness, and joy, with quick, intricate footwork and expressive, flowing movements. This style prioritizes naturalness and ease, often featuring lively, organic storytelling and a focus on the dancer’s craftsmanship. Movements are characterized by their musicality and the seamless integration of technical skill with emotional expression. Bournonville ballet retains a sense of spontaneity, celebrating clarity and precision, making it both technically demanding and artistically expressive.