Posted on 12/08/2017 11:17:51 AM PST by nickcarraway
Yes, you have to position your toes outward. In Zelda Fitzgerald’s brilliant novel “Save Me the Waltz” she slept with her feet through the ribs of her foot board. That way her legs and feet would get used to being pointed in opposite directions.
They are amazing, intense athletes.
Jacques D’Amboise—not gay (I think)
It's very hard work, but once on stage, they make it all look beautiful and effortless.
IIRC, one or two of his kids followed in his footsteps.
Here’s a fun dance scene from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Jacques D’Amboise is in the dark green shirt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TygmMPbwfjA
Never read "Save Me the Waltz"; so many thanks for the info!
D'Amboise did the choreography for that movie and quite a few others, which he also appeared in.
Vilella...
How wonderful! Ballet requires so much strength and so much practice, particularly the male parts.
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