Fun Friday Fling and Flop
A common problem dancers have when
turning is applying too much force with the leading arm. Flinging. You have
probably seen this. The leading arm should not be used to create the impetus
for the turn but should only help maintain it. Flinging may seem like a good
idea but it only serves to destroy the turn.
On the opposite side of this problem is
the dreaded flopping or reluctant following arm. The following arm also assists
in maintaining the force as well as creating the correct line and body
alignment. If the arm drags reluctantly behind it alters the dancer’s balance.
Scary.
Therefore, no flinging or flopping of
the arms in turns.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #14eee:
“Avoid flinging the leading arm in turns.”
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