Super Saturday Statute Point
This statute is related to the more general Statute #22: “If it is off the floor it points, (or is on the way to becoming
pointed).” Today’s statute is
specifically for jumps. In all jumps
in classical ballet, without exception, the
feet are fully stretched (pointed) before they leave the floor.
This is one of the few absolute rules in ballet. The reason for
this is simple: the action of pushing away from the floor by rolling through
the foot to a full stretch provides part of the impetus (push) for the jump.
And having a fully pointed foot in the air allows for a soft, silent landing by
rolling back down through the foot. It establishes a safety valve for the
dissent. Because as we all know, there
is no crashing in ballet.
So keep an eye on the mirror occasionally while jumping.
Make certain the feet are always
fully pointed in the air, and not just almost
pointed.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #27:
“In all jumps, the foot is fully stretched before it leaves the floor.”
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