As a dancer and a teacher I have always preferred hands on correction, I feel this is the best way to ensure your positioning is correct rather than a verbal correct.
Dance is by nature a very tactile environment, but is the issue of touch correction a grey area, particularly when dealing with younger dancers?
As a dancer, the benefits of a touch correction mean your teacher can move your body into the correct position, locking this into your muscle memory to be repeated in future classes. Being able to 'feel' the correct positioning is often a lot stronger than being told to move your arm etc in a specific way or to a certain position.
Corrections are particularly important with regards to injury prevention through correct technique. Incorrect positioning can put strain on muscles, especially in young bodies where the muscles are still developing. Therefore ensuring correct technique at a young age is vital in ensuring body alignment, foot placement, weight distribution and muscle strengthening.
Of course there are dancers who would prefer to receive a verbal correction in class and dance teachers must also be aware with younger students when making a touch correction. It is therefore always a good idea to check a student is comfortable with a touch correction first.
How do you feel about touch corrections? Does this help to improve your technique and a valuable tool for teachers?
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