Carlo Blasis Professions : Ballet choreographer Born : November 4, 1797 Died : January 15, 1878 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Carlo Blasis The dancer gradually introduces all that his art comprises. Carlo Blasis dancing dance art The serious is the most difficult branch of dancing, it requires a close study, and cannot be duly appreciated but by connoisseurs and men of a refined and pure taste. She who excels in it deserves the highest applause. A correct execution of an adagio is the ne plus ultra of our art; I look on it as the touchstone of the dancer. Carlo Blasis dancing dance art Similar Authors August Bournonville ballet-choreographer Antony Tudor ballet-choreographer Alonzo King ballet-choreographer Gerald Arpino ballet-choreographer Edward Villella ballet-choreographer Maurice Bejart ballet-choreographer All Authors