Tag: technique

• Notes of Pirouettes en dedans…

  

  Notes on Pirouettes En Dedans… Working on pirouettes en dedans (pirouettes to the inside) can be hard. While it seems like they are easier than en dehors turns, the problem with en dedans is the turnout factor. Whether is a pirouette or attitude turn to the inside, these can be rather difficult to master because…

  David King

  April 7, 2018

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• Notes on Second Position / Perfect Symmetry

  

  Second Position is usually noted as the easiest position of the five as it has the least amount of pressure on the hips and knees, but lately I have been finding that second position might be even more difficult than first if done properly. Let’s break it down… The idea of Second position takes Davinci’s…

  David King

  February 15, 2018

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• You know you trained Russian if…

    I always use to say, “When I grow up, I want to be a Russian girl.” Or, “In my next life, I hope I am a Vaganova girl.” There is a reason why, and we all know it. Ballerinas from Russia seem to have it all. The French codified ballet, but the Russians have…

  David King

  August 1, 2014

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