Moving into centre practice, this class for young dancers develops technique from the barre into the centre.
Richard Bermange, Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.
- In this class you'll focus on centre work, beginning with strengthening exercises in fifth position, emphasising proper alignment and engagement of the legs.
- The class then moves on to pliés, highlighting the importance of connecting with the floor and using the play.
- You'll concluded this class with a discussion on the importance of adage as a preparation for jumps, focusing on maintaining balance and control.
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