Fabulous Friday First
The movements of the arms often precede, or lead, the movement of the body. This is especially true in positions like arabesque that move to the position from passé.
If the arms do not lead, the dancer’s torso moves into the arms, creating a squashed appearance. Then, when the arms open to second (or other position), this flattened shape of the arms causes the elbows to lead . Scary. Because we all know the fingertips lead the arms – never the elbows.
So think about all the times the arms should go first - and lead the movement.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet
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Ballet Secret #6ww:
“The arms often precede the movement.”
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