Mad Monday Stretch Positions
Generally speaking, dancers should stretch in those
positions they wish to achieve in the center. In other words, working a turned-in split is not going to be very
productive for the line in a grand jeté. This stretching rule isn’t exclusively
true, but most of the time it is a good rule of thumb.
Overstretching has been in the dance community news quite a
bit lately, as overachieving dancers have begun pushing the limits of good
sense. Too much of anything isn’t good, and too much stretch, or too much
stretch in the wrong positions is just as bad as too little.Without working for
an equal amount of strength with their stretch, dancers can become noodles: too
loose to control their movements effectively.
Enlist the aid of a trusted teacher to set up the best program for
you.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Secret #16u:
“Generally speaking, stretch in the positions you want in the center.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Practice makes comfort. Expand your
experiences regularly
so every stretch won’t feel like your first.”
― Gina Greenlee
so every stretch won’t feel like your first.”
― Gina Greenlee
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