Port de Bras
Within the conventions of classical ballet, a range of arm
movements can be performed always in balanced harmony with the movements of
each other and the rest of the body. The young dancer must appreciate the
importance of port de bras from the beginning of his or her training. Arm
movements complete and extend lines created through the use of head, torso, and
legs. In addition to complementing the dancer’s visual line, the correctly
timed and directed use of arms assists the dancer in achieving extended
balances, buoyant jumps, and multiple turns. The expressive use of the head and
arms clearly distinguishes a dramatic artist from a skilled technician.
When sensitively performed in their advanced forms, the
audience sees not merely changes in body configurations but rather an ebb and
flow of contours in space surrounding the dancer. Even the most complex ports
de bras build from the basic positions of the arms, incorporating the use of
breathing and eye line to create a series of coordinated, controlled
transitions.
Source : THE FOUNDATIONS OF CLASSICAL BALLET TECHNIQUE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE
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