Mad Monday Churning
The word “churning” means “to agitate” or
“move about vigorously”. Unfortunately, this is what many students do during a
pirouette in an effort to achieve more turns. Scary.
Churning pirouettes is counterproductive
and unnecessary. Once the dancer is out of plié and onto relevé, all they have
to do is maintain their position and spot.
It’s like a merry-go-round, or any
amusement ride. You get on and enjoy the ride. That’s it. Churning the torso or
the shoulders or the arms isn’t going to do anything except destroy the
alignment.
No churning. Just ride and enjoy!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #14uu:
“Churning pirouettes isn’t necessary.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
n order to
reflect, think and plan, you must quiet yourself. You can't see your reflection
in churning waters. Water must be still to see your reflection.
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