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is well known for its figures of the attitude position. Blasis is said to have originally created the position as he was inspired by
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contested the strict use ballet's form and mechanics. He believed that Blasis' technique of forms and mechanics should only be used when serving a purpose so that ballet would not become trick oriented. Fokine advocated for more natural forms of dance with mechanical additions when appropriate.
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The geometry of poses and positions were essential to his idea of precision. He also examined the kinetic ideal of static poses in order to master equilibrium. According to his kinetic studies, each movement has a
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and a relation to perpendicular lines in the body. One of the most important concepts to Blasis was how the body must counteract forces to find and maintain balance.
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and Blasis' traditions were passed on from generation to generation of dancers, including
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