Fun Friday Fast
After a dance student becomes comfortable with the steps
(after years of training), the next step in the process is increasing speed and
accuracy.
Accuracy is a constant challenge, and speed is too. The
problem occurs when a pupil attempts greater speed in a combination, and their accuracy
suffers. This is a natural part of the process. Eventually, with time and
repetition, both skills will improve.
To assist in achieving speed, students must guard against becoming
tense. This too, is common. And, although it seems counterintuitive, in order
to move faster, relaxation is the
key. Not the melt-into-the-floor type of relaxation, but the kind that allows
freedom of movement.
Try waving with a tense hand and arm, and then relax and
wave. You’ll see what a difference it makes.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Secret #7iii
“To move fast, relaxation is the key.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“You
are a valuable instrument in the orchestration of your own world, and the
overall harmony of the universe. Always be in command of your music. Only you
can control and shape its tone. If life throws you a few bad notes or
vibrations, don't let them interrupt or alter your song.”
― Suzy Kassem
― Suzy Kassem
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