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Friday, April 25, 2014

Fun Friday Vacuum




Fun Friday Vacuum
I’ve blogged before about how there is always a pulling away from gravity (since we can’t turn it off), as well as the sensation of sending energy in all directions.  Today I’m adding another element:  the sensation of being pulled down into the floor.  This feeling of “becoming one with gravity” is essential.  It grounds the dancer, giving the steps a confident quality, as well as making a dancer more secure.  The amount of downward energy always matches the amount of energy that is going upward from the top of the head.
To achieve this equal and opposite pull, imagine two vacuums:  one attached to the head and the other under the feet (or foot) on the floor.  Both vacuums are turned on and set for maximum suction! 

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Secret #7s 
“Imagine two vacuums:   one attached to the head and the other under the feet.”

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