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 retiré), 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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