Tuesday Temps Levé
Jumping on into the week, it’s time to discuss simple jumps
like temps levé. One major problem
dancers have with all jumps is the tendency to hold one’s breath. This can be particularly problematic when a
lady holds her breath as her partner is trying to lift her. She instantly becomes as heavy as a piece of
granite.
One thing that is not only helpful but also entertaining, is
to have students sing a short song (like Row
Row Row Your Boat) while they do a series of temps levés in first
position. If they can sing normally they
know their breathing is being done correctly.
If they can’t, they will know immediately that there is a problem. And recognizing a problem is
the first step in solving it!
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #15j:
“To prevent holding one’s breath while jumping, sing a short song.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting
in the shade.”
-Rudyard Kipling
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