Lev Ivanov
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Russian choreographer (1834-1905): Lev Ivanov was a ballet dancer and choreographer, best known for his collaboration with Marius Petipa and for choreographing iconic sections of Tchaikovsky's ballets.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" was choreographed by Lev Ivanov for The Nutcracker.
- Historians credit Lev Ivanov with the lyrical "white acts" of Swan Lake.
Advanced Usage
- "Ivanov's contribution": refers to the specific artistic input or choreographic work created by Lev Ivanov.
- The ballet's success is partly due to Ivanov's contribution to the second act.
Variants and Related Words
- Choreographer (n): a person who designs the dance movements and patterns for a ballet or other performance.
- Ballet master (n): a person in charge of a ballet company's training and rehearsals; a role Ivanov held.
Synonyms
- Choreographer: dance designer.
- Ballet master: (in a historical context) a senior figure responsible for a company's repertoire and style.
Related Phrases
- "After Petipa and Ivanov": a phrase used in ballet history to denote the collaborative era or specific productions associated with both choreographers.
- The classic version of The Nutcracker is staged after Petipa and Ivanov.
Related Idioms
Noun
- Russian choreographer (1834-1905)