<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>With proper and helpful anatomical alignment, ballet could be of use to many more dancers. Applying the principles in Zena Rommett and Maggie Black’s teachings of many years could help dancers of all styles with their growth and development. Many dancers suffer from tension and injuries and do not have enough awareness of their personal anatomical structures. Ballet can be of use to anyone if properly taught, especially with regard to placement of the pelvis. One focus here is on tucking the pelvis under. It is commonly taught in ballet, but prevents the natural movement of the body. If teachers were taught a more helpful functional ballet, many more dancers and dance students of all kinds could benefit from the simple basic support and pleasure ballet can give.</p></abstract>

With proper and helpful anatomical alignment, ballet could be of use to many more dancers. Applying the principles in Zena Rommett and Maggie Black’s teachings of many years could help dancers of all styles with their growth and development. Many dancers suffer from tension and injuries and do not have enough awareness of their personal anatomical structures. Ballet can be of use to anyone if properly taught, especially with regard to placement of the pelvis. One focus here is on tucking the pelvis under. It is commonly taught in ballet, but prevents the natural movement of the body. If teachers were taught a more helpful functional ballet, many more dancers and dance students of all kinds could benefit from the simple basic support and pleasure ballet can give.

The Possibilities of Ballet and Floor-barre in Expanding Dancers’ Potential

Nordic Journal of Dance

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With proper and helpful anatomical alignment, ballet could be of use to many more dancers. Applying the principles in Zena Rommett and Maggie Black’s teachings...

The Possibilities of Ballet and Floor-barre in Expanding Dancers’ Potential

Published Online: Mar 22, 2021

Page range: 4 - 15

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/njd-2013-0002

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