Wondrous Wednesday and Perfect Penchée

Wondrous Wednesday and Perfect Penchée

Yesterday I blogged about the Rule of Penchée, and today I’m going to add another hint.  The usual problem in penchée is one of stability.  This is especially true when the dancer is wearing pointe shoes.

As the dancer establishes the position (usually arabesque, but not always), there needs to be a conscious effort to send energy through the working leg.  This energy is continuous, and it should feel as though it goes outward to infinity.

This is the same energy I’ve talked about before, but it is particularly crucial in a penchée.  With this use of energy, and the Rule of Penchée engaged, it is unlikely that the dancer will be unbalanced and (gasp!) resort to putting her hands on the floor.

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Secret #21c:  

“To help maintain stability in a penchée, think of sending energy outward through the working leg.”

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Quote of the Day:

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”
― Nicola Tesla

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