Saturday Statute Re-Plié
There is no such step in classical ballet as a “re- plié”.
You know, those extra pliés dancers do right before a relevé or a turn.
Sometimes they are referred to as the dreaded
double plié. They appear so frequently that a casual observer might assume
there actually is such a step. Scary.
There is no such thing. One plié to a customer, please.
Those extra little ones rob the power of a good single plié, as well as making
the dancer appear hesitant. Often the posture is compromised as well, with the
seat going backwards and the dancer leaning forward.
Avoid re- pliés! Always use a good single plié complete with
the necessary two-way energy (up and down).
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:
Ballet Statute #63:
“There is no such thing as a “re- plié”.
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