Become familiar with the foundations of ballet technique at the barre, that will enable progression, with this beginner class.
Richard Bermange, former Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.
What you'll learn:
* Foundation of placement
* Connecting to the floor
* Controlling the supporting leg
* Pliés in first and second position
* Tendus in first, second and third position
* Battement jeté and piqué in first position
* Rond de jambe a terre
* Balance in cou de pied
* Fondus with frappés
* Progression from tendu to grand battement
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