In this class, we'll be working at the barre, starting with pliés, delving into tendus and progressing from there. No previous experience necessary.
This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Vanessa Abreu, with ENB EldersCo dancer Audrey Robinson demonstrating and Reina Okada at the piano.
- The class focuses on warm-ups, pliés, tendus, and stretches.
- The session includes exercises at the barre, such as demi-pliés, grand pliés, and tendus in various directions.
- Vanessa will take you through proper alignment, external rotation, and the importance of engaging the core and maintaining a long spine.
- The class also incorporates port de bras and stretching exercises to enhance flexibility and strength.
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