MACEDONIAN BALLET REPERTOIRE ANALYSIS -LAYER OF CLASSICAL BALLET PRODUCTION

Abstract

Macedonian ballet was founded in 1949, and in 2019 the ensemble celebrated its 70th anniversary. That was a reason for a theoretical review and analysis of the repertory. A starting point in the interpretation of the Macedonian ballet repertoire is the task to determine a recognizable expression with emphasized characteristics and features. The time frame comprises 1949, the year of founding of the professional ballet group within the Macedonian National Theatre, and its cease with the season 2019/20. Analyzing the whole repertoire, three layers can be distinguished. The research interest of the author will be put on the first this layer: classical ballet productions, and the performances that gravitate towards this stylistic format.