Fun Friday Prop
In a previous blog, I mentioned how an accurate model
skeleton is useful in demonstrating the ball-and-socket joint and its
relationship to turn-out (Secret #3f).
But such a model can go way beyond that.
It is helpful for dancers to see how the bones align and how this
skeletal structure either allows, or limits the movement required in classical
ballet.
For example, the pelvis is a very large bone, and wherever
it goes, the dancer tends to go. Also in
a previous blog, I discussed “no tipping, tucking, or tilting” of the
pelvis. This is true except in high attitude
or arabesque positions, due to the limitations of the bone structure and the
pelvis. This is easily observed using a
good model skeleton.
A model also helps students see that their spine begins not
at their shoulder line, but at the base of their skull. Just another reason why dancers wear their
hair up off their neck – so any deviation in the spinal alignment can be seen.
So grab a small model skeleton. I call mine Seymour (because you can “see
more” bones).
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #20b:
“A model skeleton is
useful for illustrating how the body works.”
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Quote
of the Day:
“Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”
-Dr. Seuss
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