Terminology Tuesday Fondu
We are all familiar with fondues, and I’ve
talked about this step in several previous blogs. The word means “melting” or “sinking
down”. I prefer the melting
definition myself, since sinking down
has a rather negative connotation (think Titanic).
But fondues are extremely important steps. They develop a sense of control in all
movements on one leg, and help build the muscular strength necessary for this
control. Also, as I’ve mentioned before, a fondu is an important part of many,
many other steps. Without fondues we would all dance like robots.
Fondues, since they are essentially pliés
on one leg (see earlier blogs), they allow the cushioning and flow of movement so
essential to a dancer’s technique.
Never underestimate the power of a
fondu!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #17d:
“Fondu is one of the most important steps in ballet.”
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― Erol Ozan
― Erol Ozan
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