Cats and ballet go together like peanut butter and
jelly. The natural elegance and movement
quality of a cat is fascinating to observe, and can be quite educational for a
dancer. In the above photo, the cat is
exhibiting the “politely arrogant” (emphasis on “politely”) or “engagingly confident” attitude that should be
present in a dancer’s demeanor as well (of course dancers would keep their eyes
open).
I have two cats, and I love to watch them, especially in
action. The effortless preparations they
use for their jumps, in particular, are nothing short of amazing. If you have a cat, it is well worth your time
to study their movements. One of the
most important things they can teach us is this: They never “sit” or stop in a plié – something
is always moving. Their energy is being
coiled…ready to pounce!
Today’s secret from the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets is:
Secret 1f:
The dancer’s eye focus is slightly above eye level, with a “politely
arrogant” expression.
Quote of the Day:
“Your best teacher is your last mistake.”
-Ralph Nader
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