Ballet Vocab | Battement Fondu
Back to the Studio (September): Absolute Beginner
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5m 23s
It is critical for preparing jumps on one leg and strengthening and stabilising the standing leg.
Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology, which is ideal for beginner dancers or those looking to refresh their knowledge and technique.
Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English National Ballet School, demonstrates with Matt Gregory on piano.
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