Super Saturday Trees
I have blogged several times about energy and how it should
always radiate out in all directions. Today I’m going to present an image that
is often used in yoga, but applies to dance as well. There are many concepts in
yoga that can help dancers (see today’s link).
Dancers must maintain a good, constant relationship with
gravity. It is your best friend – one that grounds (no pun intended) you and
keeps the body stable. To create a good, solid bond with gravity, imagine tree
roots growing from the bottoms of your feet into the ground. These are good,
deep roots that expand down and out in all directions.
Think about trees with deep roots and how they are able to
withstand strong winds – even hurricanes. Trees with shallow roots do not fare
as well, and they often blow over.
So imagine yourself as a strong tree with deep roots. And
these roots keep on growing, downward and outward.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #1kk:
“Imagine tree roots growing from the bottoms of the feet into the
floor.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“A
tree stands strong not by its fruits or branches, but by the depth of its
roots.”
― Anthony Liccione
― Anthony Liccione
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