1. Maestro Enrico Cecchetti
The character of Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty is one of the most famous mime roles created by Cecchetti. ... The use of the arms were noted to have more of a curved, rounded line and have a balanced connection across the back as well as integrated movements with the torso. ... "He holds the weight high and low, he overcomes and he gives in to gravity, he accesses different dynamic qualities through relaxation, falling and dropping, contrasted with the more familiar qualities of balance and muscular resistance to the downward pull of gravity" (Hammond 27). ...
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