Saturday Statute Lead
Today’s Ballet
Statute is pretty self-explanatory: Never
jump like you are wearing a lead leotard. That sort of leotard would be
heavy. Really heavy. In fact, if a lead leotard was, or could, be worn, getting
off the ground at all would be nearly impossible.
Jumps must be light and consistent, and never earthbound. No
surprise here. This is done by using a good, resilient plié, and a good
consistent rebound. Rolling through the feet, both going up and coming down is
critical – remember that the toes are like rocket boosters, sending the dancer
upward into space.
Wearing a lead leotard would go over like a lead balloon.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Statute #85:
“Never jump like you are wearing a lead leotard.”
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