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How to Teach Expression in Ballet: Why Eye-Line Is Your Most Powerful Tool
Humans have specialized brain regions that involuntarily follow wherever someone looks—making eye-line one of your dancers' most powerful communication tools. Discover why eye-line affects both technique and artistry, how it develops from simple "look where you're going" through sophisticated emotional storytelling like Swan Lake's contrasting gazes, and why this element requires developmental preparation from the very first classes through advanced training.
7 days ago4 min read
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