L' Allegro Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 A couple years ago I was really not flexible. I couldn't hold my foot in my hand, do the splits on either side, or even HOPE to get my leg (even in grande battement!) above 90 degrees. With a lot of strecthing, I can do all that now. During adagio I can develope my leg well above 90 degrees to the side. HOWEVER, when it comes to adagio combinations across the floor, I can't seem to lift my leg. I can develope it very high, but it won't "lift" nice and up. That is, unless I concentrate on it only and NOTHING else. Any exercises to improve it? thanx! Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Are you remembering to use the muscles in your torso the same way you use them at the barre? Or are you over-dependent on the barre, and not using the abdominals and other muscles, but "hanging onto the barre"? Remember, extension is a matter of flexibility AND strength. Quote Link to comment
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