Fun Friday Second Position
Second position is a great tool for dancers. It provides a wide, stable base and allows
the legs and hips to stretch and relax at the beginning of class. Second position is also a different
animal. It is a position seldom seen on
stage (except briefly as a preparation for a turn or jump), and almost never
seen on stage during grand plié (for obvious reasons).
One rule that must be followed is this: In second position grand plié, the hips (pelvis)
should never be allowed to lower (descend) past the knees. This can put undue stress on the knees, as
well as distorting the correct alignment of the body. It serves no useful purpose. Plus, it is unattractive.
Always descend in a second position grand plié with the
thought of going down to the level of the knees, and no lower.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #2o:
“In a second position
grand plié, the hips should not go lower than the knees.”
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