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).