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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Saturday Statute Let Go


Saturday Statute Let Go

When dancers are at the barre, they usually feel secure. That long wooden or metal railing keeps them from falling, or from feeling off balance. This is a good thing – up to a point. Unfortunately, there are “barre dancers”, those who develop such a warm and fuzzy feeling about having the barre they are insecure in the center.

One way to prevent this is to let go of the barre regularly to test one’s balance. And, when practicing a balance (as in retirĂ©), let go immediately instead of waiting to tweak everything. Waiting just fatigues the supporting leg, and keeps the dancer in denial about how effective their alignment is.

Today’s Ballet Statute says it clearly: Let go and know. I remind my students that dance class is a learning experience, and not a demonstration of perfection, so let go of the barre and know if the balance is correct or not. If it is – wonderful!  If not, try again and this time fall in the opposite direction. This will gradually train the body to target immediately target the position’s sweet spot.

Let go and know!


From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Ballet Statute #22s:  
Let go and know.”

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