Mad Monday Big
In the woods, hikers are advised that if
they meet a bear they should wave their arms and stretch up to their full
height. In other words, do what the bears do. When bears are confronted with a
threat, they rear up on their hind legs – making themselves appear bigger and
more intimidating to frighten (hopefully) whatever threat they encountered.
This works well in ballet technique too.
When we feel threatened or intimidated by a step we often shrink inward and
move smaller because it seems safer. Instead, we should think like a bear and
make ourselves bigger.
Take bigger steps, elongate the posture
and feel expansive energy flowing in all directions. Bear ballet!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Ballet Secret #16cc:
“Make yourself big.”
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Quote of the Day:
“Always
respect Mother Nature. Especially when she weighs 400 pounds and is guarding
her baby.”
― James Rollins, Ice Hunt
― James Rollins, Ice Hunt
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