Fun Friday and Parrots
Some dancers use their shoulders to lift their arms, or have
the common problem of holding tension in that area. This lifts the shoulder area, causes the neck
to recede, and generally distorts the entire alignment. Not to mention being uncomfortable.
Here’s a Fun Friday idea that might help: imagine a parrot sitting on one shoulder (or
both!). Aaaayyye matey! Do not launch the parrot by suddenly lifting
or jerking the shoulder. Make a nice,
secure, level perch for the bird. After
all, he probably doesn’t have a “parrot-chute” to cushion his landing if he
gets propelled into space.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #1q:
“To keep the shoulders
level, imagine a parrot sitting on one shoulder.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell
your parrot to the town gossip.”
-Will Rogers
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