Lucy Lowndes continues this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology, which is ideal for beginner dancers or those looking to refresh their knowledge and technique. Ivy Aitken-Andrews demonstrates and Nathan Tinker accompanies on piano.

It is integral to prepare the lower legs for petit allegro and batterie, and the movement quality is similar to striking a match.

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 l...

This is important for balance, momentum and aesthetic in ballet.

Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this class for beginner through to improver level dancers needing reminders of the basics.

Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English Na...

Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this class for beginner through to improver level dancers needing reminders of the basics.

Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English National Ballet School, demonstrates with Matt Gregory on piano.

Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this class for beginner through to improver level dancers needing reminders of the basics.

Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English National Ballet School, demonstrates with Matt Gregory on piano.

Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this class for beginner through to improver level dancers needing reminders of the basics.

Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English National Ballet School, demonstrates with Matt Gregory on piano.

Get a chance to check in with your body and lengthen your muscles after your ballet class or workout session.