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Monday, May 13, 2019

Mad Monday Barre Arm



Mad Monday Barre Arm

Pity the poor barre arm. It never gets attention. But it is just as important as the rest of the body.

The arm on the barre should be slightly in front of you – never behind. The elbow is relaxed, but there is a gentle downward pressure of the hand against the barre which allows the body to lift upward against it. There’s that two-way energy again. The emphasis here is gentle. There should never be aggressive pressure.

Always think of the barre as your partner – treat it with kindness and respect.

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #21ww:
“The arm on the barre should be slightly in front of you.”

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-Rudolf Nureyev

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