 the male dancer
written by Arthur at on 02.05. at 01:51:44 - as answer to: Pointe by balletboy >Arthur:>If you have mastered the male movements in ballet, then I think pointe might be interesting. But you have to work on male technique first.>Pointe work gives a guy insight into balance and what the women go through, but, in my humble opinion, doesn't do much for male technique. In ballet, men and women have different roles.>I think it's more important for the male to focus on male technique, to learn the movements men make in ballet. If you have mastered the male roll, then a nice diversion may be pointe, but only after you've understood the roll of the male in ballet.>balletboyDear Balletboy,Thanks for your usual well thoughtful answer. A men's class sounds like a the answer. I do take a class with women, and I do enjoy it. But the male aspects or techniques of ballet are not covered. Thanks for your time.Sincerely,Arthur Answers to this message: |
