Codified Ballet

Codified ballet refers to a highly structured and standardized form of ballet that follows specific, established techniques and positions. This "coding" involves precise movements, classical steps, and formal vocabulary developed over centuries, often documented in training methods and manuals. It emphasizes consistency, discipline, and technical accuracy, allowing dancers worldwide to learn and perform the same language of movement. Examples include the French and Russian ballet traditions, which have codified steps and notation systems that preserve and transmit classical ballet integrity across generations.