"This is pure Vaganova. Don't blame me."

-battement divisE en quarts (rf: page 38 of the Vaganova handbook); a study of the depth of pliE to its release
-attitude, full promenade
-Cecchetti divided up the dancer's personal space with microscopic units; he was excised by Vaganova
-electromagnetic force between fingers at low, mid, and high arm
-coupE pas de bourrEe: must contain a sense of urgency in this filigree footwork; literally the muscles used to hold in the urgency; get on top of the hips; is a movement motivated by the feet, showcasing the feet; is not a sticky floor dance showcasing the knees
-piquE arabesque must be strong and assertive, not fearful, hesitant, or timid
-pirouette en dedans en attitude: torso forward, then around
-Mary's right hand is a great distraction