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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Wild Wednesday Bent Straw




Wild Wednesday Bent Straw

A dancer’s constant quest is to increase their extension.  In an attitude devant, here is a simple image will help.  It is Secret # 18e.

The attitude leg should hinge from the hip joint to allow for a higher leg position without distorting the correct alignment of the body.  Imagine that there is a glass filled with something delicious – like a banana smoothie or a chocolate something - balanced on the working heel.  A bent straw is placed in this drink, and the heel of the attitude leg is lifted enough to allow the dancer to cambré slightly forward and take a sip.

After the sip is taken, the body returns to its upright position, but the newly established, higher, attitude position is maintained.

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets: 
Secret #18e:  

“To increase extension in an attitude devant, imagine a glass of water on the working heel with a bent straw in it.  Lift the leg high enough to sip the drink.”

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