Madcap Monday Bubbles
One common problem many dancers have is not reaching out - covering enough space - when they dance. They could dance
on a postage stamp! This usually happens
when a student is unsure of the movement and “pulls back”, or “pulls inward”.
This is exactly opposite what should be done to create
movement effectively. I have talked
before about how the arms and legs need to reach out – stepping to a piqué, for
example, requires the dancer to step beyond the point on the floor where the working foot extends.
A good image for this problem is this: Imagine dancing inside a giant bubble. The bubble is large enough to require an
extended reach of the arms and legs (and even the head). Always reach out enough to brush the inside
of the bubble.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #16i:
“Imagine dancing inside a giant bubble and reach out enough to touch it
with your hands and feet.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“When a person starts to talk about their
dreams, it's as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their
face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.
-
John C. Maxwell
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