Freaky Friday Mirrorless
Dancers easily become dependent on the
mirror. Admit it. Especially on things like ecarté and assemblé, when looking
in the mirror ruins the perfect balletic line.
Try taking class without the mirror.
That’s right, the whole class. If the room has drapes that can be drawn across
the mirrors, close them. But most studios don’t have this option. So, turn your
back on the mirror whenever possible. Yes, it will feel weird. Do it anyway.
There’s no mirror onstage, and sometimes
that fact alone can cause issues with balance and confidence. Not things you
want right before a performance!
So be brave. Ignore the mirror – at least
for one class – and see what you experience.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #21eee:
“Try taking class without the mirror.”
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