Mad Monday Gargouillade
Gargouillade isn’t something I teach too
often. But it can be fun for students to attempt. The French term means “rumbling”
or “gurgling” and the step is rather tricky to perform well. The key lies in
being able to do small, quick and accurate rond de jambes en l’air in both
directions. While jumping. No problem, right?
It helps to begin by working on simple
rond de jambes en l’air at the barre, concentrating on the circular nature of
the movement. This prevents the in-and-out problem and avoids the appearance of
a short-circuited, jerky leg movement. It is also fun to have students “draw” out
the circle on the floor using their big toe.
Students then progress to the center by doing
glissade, jeté, coupé – then gargouillade. This helps them create the accurate circles
in the air with the assistance of the impetus from the leading steps. Fun!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #15sss:
“Gargouillade involves two double rond de jambes.”
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