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Corvino died in August 2005. His work in the world of dance is continued by his two daughters - Andra
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Corvino taught ballet with great respect of human anatomy. He recognized that many dancers became injured because they consistently worked against their own body. He stressed anatomical accuracy, musicality in dance, energy and resistance and the basic principles behind movement. He focused on the
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