Basic Steps in Ballet

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Basic Steps in Ballet


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Demi Plie

The Demi-Plie is a half bend at the knees and

should be done to two counts. It is the basis of

everything you do in ballet. It is important to

hold your back straight and your shoulders

straight and front. It is a good idea to face the

barre when doing plies as this will aide in

posturing.


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Battements Tendus

This exercise strengthens the feet and thelegs, and develops the arched instep of yourfeet. It is practiced with your weight centered

over the ball of your supporting foot. The legand foot slide out from position in front (a laquatrieme) to the side (a la seconde) and tothe back (a la quatrieme derriere). The

manuevre should be as though the foot issliding in a direct line and as though through"peanut butter."


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Arabesque

indicates a position of the body where the

dancer stands on one leg, while the other leg

is extended behind the body, with both knees

straight


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Ronds De Jambe A Terre ~ (meaning on thefloor) starting en dehors, the toes (pointingstrongly) slide on the floor to the front, then

slide around to the side to point in second.Continue the point, and slide foot to the back,and then to finish in first position. The patternis a "D" shape made with the foot, while

turnout is held throughout. This exerciseshould also be practised in reverse (endedans).

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