Saturday Super Statute
Ballet barre is a tweaking operation. The word “tweak”
means: “…improve (a mechanism or system)
by making fine adjustments to it.” Synonyms are: adjust, modify, alter, change, and refine. You
get the idea.
Because ballet barre is so repetitive, so daily, so routine - sometimes dancers forget to
look at the big picture. And that is: the barre exercises are designed to refine (see above) technical skills as
well as help prevent any bad habits that might be lurking around.
Look upon each daily barre as a way to polish and hone all
the basic skills that are the backbone of everything else. Also, be alert to
any odd habits that might creep into the technique: a sickled foot, a tense
hand, a lift from the chest instead of the head, etc. etc.
Never underestimate the power of a perfectly executed basic
skill!
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Statute #47:
“Ballet barre is a tweaking operation.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
““Forget yesterday - it has already
forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow - you haven't even met. Instead, open your
eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift - today.”
― Steve Maraboli
― Steve Maraboli
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