Wacky Wednesday Whiskers
When learning the ins and outs of corps
de ballet work, dancers are often told to use their peripheral vision and
develop “eyes in the back of their heads”. This is to ensure that they are perfectly aligned with dancers in front, back, and on both sides. It’s
daunting to say the least.
According to https://www.livescience.com/44196-why-do-cats-have-whiskers.html:
“By brushing its whiskers against an
object, a cat can
detect the precise location, size and texture of the object, even in the dark.
This feature proves particularly useful for a cat trying to gauge whether it
can fit into a tight space. Whiskers also detect changes in air currents,
helping cats detect approaching dangers.”
So try imagining that you have whiskers
like a cat. These whiskers are magical and can sense who (or what) is beside
you – perhaps by feeling air currents (see above). Just as cats use their
whiskers for navigation, dancers can use the same idea – albeit imaginary.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Ballet Secret #21aaa:
“Imagine having whiskers like a cat.”
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Quote of the Day:
“What
greater gift than the love of a cat.”
― Charles Dickens
― Charles Dickens
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