Wacky Wednesday Two Ways
There are generally only two ways allowed in classical
ballet for the foot to leave the floor.
I remember when I first learned this, it seemed impossible. But it is
true.
The two ways are: 1.
Dégagé, and 2. peeling the foot off the floor, usually through a cou de pied position. That’s it. You either pick the foot up or
send it out. This is simple in concept,
but difficult to achieve without years of repetition.
This is partially why
dance looks so beautiful – a floppy foot is never seen. Instead, the foot is always pointed as – or before - the foot leaves the
floor.
Secret #16a:
“There are only two
ways the foot is allowed to leave the floor:
1. Dégagé, and 2. peeling the
foot off the floor.”
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