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  • A Simple Ballet Warmup

    A Simple Ballet Warmup

    Practice a classical ballet warm-up with Maria! This warm-up puts into practice the theory we learned in the last video, combining pliés, jetés, and tendu.

    Find a cheatsheet detailing the basic arm and foot positions here!

  • How to: Plié, Jeté, and Tendu

    How to: Plié, Jeté, and Tendu

    Maria takes you through three core exercises fundamental to the Vaganova method. This short class features basic #ballet movements including pliés, jetés, and tendu. You’ll discover how to work in plié, combining various foot positions with arm and head movements, all of which work to support each other, for harmonious coordination of the body.

    Find a cheat sheet detailing the foot and arm positions here!

  • Introduction to Classical Ballet - the Vaganova Method

    Introduction to Classical Ballet - the Vaganova Method

    Learn basic ballet positions with Maria! In this video, Maria will go over the five foot positions and three arm positions that form the core of every movement in #ballet. After learning the positions, you’ll practice a basic exercise to improve your balance.

    Find a cheat sheet detailing the foot and arm positions here!