Fun Friday Weight
Drooping elbows! It’s a common problem
for dancers especially when the arms are in second. It means the muscles in the
back aren’t being used properly, and probably indicates there is a postural
issue. It can be symptom of several problems.
But take heart! One fun way to make
dancers aware of their arms and the resistance necessary to use them correctly
is this: place light weights or bean bags on the upper arms in second position.
If the elbows droop it will be felt immediately, and in the case of bean bags,
they will fall.
After the dancers experiment with the
props have them try the position without them, creating their own resistance.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #20v.:
“Place light weights on the upper arm
to prevent drooping elbows.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Well-designed
visuals do more than provide information; they bring order to the
conversation.”
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger
― Dale Ludwig and Greg Owen-Boger
Help expand the knowledge base!
Leave a
comment about any instructions, ideas, or images that worked best for you!
My
latest books are coloring books! They are available on Amazon.
Want
to know more about me? Read my interview at Ballet Connections:
Or "Like" me on my Facebook Author Page:
For interesting articles involving mental health:
No comments:
Post a Comment