Mad Monday Tendu Towel
Ah, the lowly tendu. It is never given
the credit it deserves for everything it does for a dancer. And, as I’ve
mentioned before, it is a component of almost every other step in the
repertoire. Amazing!
Here is a great way to find and
understand the critical pushing down action that must occur in a tendu: "Place a small
towel or wash cloth under your working leg foot. When you open your foot to
either front, side or back, make sure to move the fabric with your toes out and
in without losing it in the process or bending your knees." https://ballethub.com/ballet-lesson/tendu-advanced-ballet-students/.
Towel tendues!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #4z:
“Use a towel to discover the downward energy needed
for a tendu.”
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Quote of the Day:
“As cruel
as life might be at times, if you throw in the towel, which is what everyone
will expect, then nothing good will happen and your life will fall apart. Be
better than that!”
― Bill Courtney, Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
― Bill Courtney, Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love
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