Wild Wednesday Carton of Eggs
When dance students begin learning the
art of partnering, one critical issue is how firmly the male dancer should hold
his partner. Some students are so shy they are afraid to apply enough pressure
to adequately support their partner, while others hold way too tightly. Ouch!
I use the image of a carton of eggs.
When carrying this carton from point A to point B you would hold it firmly
enough to prevent dropping it, but not so firmly as to break the eggs.
That being said, during lifts or other
more advanced areas of partnering, the pressure will be a bit more firm – a
grip strong enough to prevent falls, but never a grip that causes pain.
Of course, if the worst case scenario
happens, andt the female is about to be dropped, her partner must do everything
he can to keep her safe.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Partnering Secret #27d:
“Imagine holding a carton of eggs for the correct
amount of pressure.”
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