Ballet

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process which brings out the best in dancers muscular and mental receptivity. We will begin working with the feet, then the legs, hips, upper back, and torso. The barre helps the student concentrate on one leg at a time. It also helps the students gain confidence to help them balance on one leg at a time.
There are various exercises that can be performed on the barre (e.g., warming up the calf muscles or warming down after class). The tendu exercise helps to warm up the achilles tendon and calf muscles. The French word tendu means to slide the
foot without lifting the toe from the ground while keeping both knees straight. Different types of tendus will be used in the class. The barre is also used to help the student build up their flexibility
for advanced ballet techniques. These techniques help the student to eventually be able to dance on the tip of their toes, also called pointe.
Ballet helps students learn responsibility, organization, and discipline. ...

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