Katarinaballerina Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi! I'm not sure if this is the right board, but I had a quick question. I have been asked to submit a photo of myself in first arabesque for a particular project, either on pointe or flat. I have headshots, but I've never taken a full body, dance shot. How high is the leg expected to be for a professional shot? Mine is at about 90 right now, and I ask because I don't want to send something in and look foolish if it is expected that my leg will be higher. I'll obviously be working on it until I take the picture, but I was just wondering if there is a particular expectation. Sorry, I feel like all my posts are about leg height these days!! This is not for a ballet piece, but in this photo I should look like a fairly advanced ballet student... Thanks! Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving Link to comment
dancemaven Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Oops! A parent wandered into the YD forum and a post, albeit well-intentioned, was removed. Parents, please trust that the Teacher-Moderators will answer the YDs' questions ASAP, but they, like everyone else, really aren't' on the computer every minute, so there may be a bit of a delay. Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted November 26, 2011 Administrators Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Katarina, the line of your arabesque is more important than the height. If you have a clean, well placed and rotated arabesque, with a well shaped foot, and the arms well placed and not stiff or mannered, then you will look good. How professional it will look? Well, that depends a lot on your ability to do the above, which would involve your training history and your own physical facility. A parent suggested Googling 'ballet first arabesque photos' and you should be able to see some good lines there. Link to comment
Katarinaballerina Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks, that is good to hear I think I have a pretty good handle on all of the things you mentioned, so hopefully it will look professional and the height won't matter as much... Link to comment
Administrators Victoria Leigh Posted November 27, 2011 Administrators Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 A really good, clean line at 90 degrees would, in my opinion, be better than a super high arabesque with hips whacky or arms all over the place, or a poor line of the leg and foot. I would suggest that you make it at least 90 degrees, however. Link to comment
Katarinaballerina Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Sounds good. Thanks again! Link to comment
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