Baby Bird in the Hand
When teaching young students fifth en bas, or bra bas
position of the arms, the shape of the hands is important. In addition to the finger positions mentioned
in previous posts, the overall shape of the hand is essential.
I use this image:
imagine holding a tiny baby bird, gently cradled in the palm of the hand. The little fledgling should be held so it feels
comfortable enough to fall asleep on its back, nestled up
against the thumb. This visual image
works particularly well with very young beginners, but is also effective for
everyone else.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Secret #6d:
“To correctly shape the hand in fifth en bas, imagine cradling a
sleeping baby bird.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Use what talents you
possess: the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”
-Henry Van Dyke
-Henry Van Dyke
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