ABT 10 Principles

Question 0

Correct Posture

Answer 0

With correct posture the bones are aligned in order that there is the least muscular effort to be upright; with the weight fully over one or two feet; the waist is held to engage the muscular corset, thus strengthening the postural muscles in the pelvis, stomach and upper torso

Question 1

What are the 10 principles

Answer 1

Correct posture
Turnout
Placement
Center line of balance
Transferring of weight
Heels in demi-plié and grand plié 
Pirouette preparation
Port de bras 
Musicality 
Coordination

Question 2

Turnout

Answer 2

Is a rotation of the legs at the hip joint with no twisting of the pelvis, knee and ankle; with correct posture, control of the spinal muscles is emphasizes; with turnout there is added use of the inner and outer thigh and buttocks muscles; to attain turnout in high leg positions, it is necessary to have sufficient stretch, i.e. A straddle split.

Question 3

Placement

Answer 3

A dancer is placed when correct posture and turnout are maintained while moving the limbs and the natural articulation of the leg at its joints is not distorted

Question 4

Central Line Of Balance

Answer 4

Is when the weight of the body is centered over one or two feet while still and in motion by also using natural opposition and épaulement; the head, one of the heaviest parts of the body, should move to maintain the central line of balance and generally leads the movement; balance is sustained while maintaining correct posture turnout and placement

Question 5

Transferring Of Weight

Answer 5

The use of a downward circle as in chassé (which glides with the entire surface of the sole of the foot on the floor), the use of a pointed foot in temps lié or the use of an upward circle as in assemblé élancé are some examples weight must always be transferred through the central line of balance, while maintaining correct posture, turnout and placement.

Question 6

Heels In Demi-Plié And Grand Plié

Answer 6

Heels must be kept down while executing demi-plié in all five positions of the feet and in grand plié in 2nd and open 4th positions; heels are allowed to lift in grand plié in 1st, 3rd, crossed 4th and 5th positions; correct use of demi-plié and avoiding rolling of the arches, twisting the knees or gripping the toes and bottoms of the feet prevent unnecessary strain on the joints

Question 7

Pirouette Preparation

Answer 7

The use of the traditional rounded arm position for the preparation of all pirouettes is required; students will learn alternate styles the senior level of training

Question 8

Port De Bras

Answer 8

Natural are coordination and the principles of classical port de bras must be understood and applied; this will develop stylistic sensibilit

Question 9

Musicality

Answer 9

The dancer must have a clear understanding of rhythm, quality and phrasing to enhance the application of coordinated movement, technique, style, and artistry

Question 10

Coordination

Answer 10

Natural coordination is fine-tuned by adhering to the above principles; complex coordination is developed when movements are learned at a comfortable pace so that students can execute new vocabulary with relative ease, devoid of mannerisms and without risking unnecessary injury