Fun Friday: When in
Doubt…
One of the most important things for a dancer to remember is
how to use space effectively. This involves
taking large steps (most of the time – I’ll blog about the exceptions later). Traveling
is tantamount. In other words, when in doubt, step out.
Using big steps and filling the space should always be in a
dancer’s mind. This becomes difficult
when the choreography is unfamiliar, or when the dancer is unsure or insecure
about a series of steps. That’s when
there is an almost innate “pulling back” or tentative attack on the steps in
question. This not only looks bad, it
also compromises the dancer’s ability to do the step at all.
Instead, remember to take large steps, and remember to use
pliés to their full potential.
From the Big Blue Beige Book of Ballet Statutes:
Statute #13:
“When in doubt, step out.”
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“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
-Milton Berle
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