Mad Monday
Foot First
There are
many ideas a dancer can use to improve pirouettes. Here is one: Think of taking
the foot to passé, instead of the entire
leg. Often dancers forget about the foot and bring the leg up by moving the
thigh. This can cause problems in the alignment of the pelvis, and/or throw the
spine backwards. It can also contribute to a loss of turnout.
Thinking foot first will also prevent a floppy or
un-pointed foot and aid in having the proper “push” from the floor with the
foot. This push will help the foot get to passé as quickly as possible which is
another key to a successful pirouette.
There you
have it. Simple is usually the best. Move the foot to passé and the leg will follow
automatically.
From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #14gg:
“Think of
taking the foot to passé, not the
entire leg.”
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“Like all
magnificent things, it's very simple.”
― Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting
― Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting
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