Wild Wednesday S
You see it all the time in many pas de deuxs. The ballerina is in attitude (usually), with one arm over her
head. She is promenaded by her partner who holds her other hand as they face
each other. Sounds simple, right?
Actually, it can be pretty tricky. If
the ballerina’s arm is loose or mushy, the male dancer has nothing to steer her
with and the whole operation falls apart. The female must maintain a strong arm
position.
The combined arm position of both dancers forms
an “S” shape, and this shape must remain constant during the promenade. If you
watch a pas de deux couple closely during this move, you’ll see what I mean
(see the Link of the Day at 1:00).
“S” power!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Partnering Secret #27d:
“Maintain
an “S” shape during a one-handed promenade.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“The
strength of individual greatness makes a great team.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!
― Lailah Gifty Akita, Think Great: Be Great!
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