Rotate the Rotated Leg
A rond de jambe is an interesting step. It involves moving the working leg in a half
circle, through the devant, à la seconde, and derrière tendu positions, plus
first position. Thus the dancer must be
able to understand and achieve all of these positions in order to execute a
single correct rond de jambe.
In addition, the rotation of the legs in the hip sockets
must be solidly maintained. The
supporting leg is rotating in the opposite direction of the working leg which
is rotating in the hip as well, while at the same time inscribing a half circle
on the floor. Of course, all the
postural elements and energy directions discussed in previous posts are also in
play.
Therefore, a rond de jambe is a rotating in space of a
rotated leg. Simple? Not!
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #10:
“A rond de jambe is
rotated leg that is rotating in space.”
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