Wacky Wednesday Side Seam
When performing a port de bras side during stretches (for
example, when one leg is on the barre in à la seconde) a common problem is a
slight twisting of the torso. This is incorrect, because the movement should go
directly sideways – no passing “Go”,
no collecting $200 J.
The solution is simple.
Imagine stretching the side seam of whatever you are wearing – usually a
leotard or tee shirt. Since side seams are straight (presumably), and run down
the side of the body, this image will instantly produce a correct, accurately aligned
side stretch without twisting.
If your garment doesn’t have a side seam then you must imagine
that too.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #6x:
“ During a side stretch, imagine stretching the side seam of your
leotard or shirt.”
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