Monday and Going to the Knee
Something that occurs with a certain frequency in ballet is
when a dancer “goes to the knee”. This position,
with much of the weight resting on one knee, is often one that may be held for
several counts, so it is helpful if the descent doesn’t come crashing down to
the floor, thus bruising the knee.
In order to descend correctly, the dancer must maintain a
pointed foot, and slide downward using the foot as a sort of braking
mechanism. Never should the foot flex so
the finishing position has a foot that looks more like a kickstand on a
bicycle.
This gradual sliding descent not only looks pleasing, it
also prevents injuring the vulnerable knee joint.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #7j:
“When going down on
one knee, slide on the top of a pointed foot.”
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“Happiness doesn’t depend on any external conditions; it is
governed by our mental attitude.”
-Dale Carnegie
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