Wacky Wednesday Double Trouble
A common problem with plié is the dreaded double trouble plié. You know the kind I
mean. Usually seen before a relevé or a jump, this plié occurs when the dancer
gets to the bottom of the plié too soon and has to re-plié – add an extra plié
at the end. This ruins the whole impetus of the step, and usually causes the
seat to go out and/or the heels to lift off the floor. Isn’t it strange how one
small thing cascades into other bad habits? To paraphrase Bette Davis, “ballet
dancing isn’t for sissies.”
Well, double pliés don’t have to happen. If you are already
in the habit of double plié-ing, take some time to watch yourself in the
mirror. Plié over and over without hesitating at the bottom and then plié into
a relevé over and over until the muscle memory is changed. It may take a while
but it is well worth it! Your pirouettes and jumps will thank you.
Remember, only one plié to a customer.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #2q:
“Beware the
dreaded double plié.”
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