Mad Monday Heels Down
Something dancers hear all the time is
this: “Heels down! Heels down!”. This is directed at students during jump
combinations. And it’s important.
I’ve also heard variations on this, and
there are those who believe keeping the heels down isn’t always necessary. Hmmm…I
beg to differ and today’s Link of the
Day below is a great article that provides scientific data as to why
keeping your heels down is so critical.
Here is one quote from the article: “A dancer that uses their plié and keeps
their heels down will generate more power and be more physiologically efficient
because they are properly utilizing and transferring their energy.”
So please, continue to work on landing
jumps with your heels down.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Ballet Secret #15iii:
“Land jumps with your heels down.”
Link of the Day:
Quote of the Day:
“Reality
is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.”
― Philip K. Dick, I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon
― Philip K. Dick, I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon
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