Originally Posted by
ducasi
The idea is not so much to keep the elbow at eye level or directly in front of the face, but rather it is ensuring the elbow is kept in front of the body, rather than out to the side.
As suggested to me in a PM, this is indeed related to keeping a good frame during the spin, and is good advice.
However, I've heard a number of respected teachers say this helps you keep your eye on your elbow, when they themselves undoubtedly spot during spins and so wouldn't be able to see their own elbow.
I guess for dancers who don't spot, and have trouble keeping frame during spins it is good advice, and once absorbed, the elbow will just always be in the right place, allowing the dancer then to spot her spins without worrying about elbows and frame.
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