Although it is usually done in arabesque, a penchée can be
performed in many different positions, and in different directions – forward,
back or side.
The word itself means to incline or lean, and that is
exactly what happens: a balanced lean. The secret to a penchée of any kind is
to remember that the working leg controls
the descent, not the torso. For every inch the leg moves, the torso is allowed
to move (not the reverse). This is what allows the dancer to maintain balance.
In other words, the leg and torso maintain the same distance or relationship to
each other.
Also, remember Ballet
Secret #18: In an arabesque penchée, keep the weight over the ball of the foot; and, as always, there is an equal and opposite
energy sent outward in all directions.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Secret #18u:
“A penchée can be done in several different positions.”
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― Nina Boddin
― Nina Boddin
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