Ballet Positions, Moves and Techniques

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Ballet is a beautiful, graceful and incredibly precise form of physical and artistic expression.

Learning ballet brings not only a joy of moving to music and an elevated sense of physical awareness, but a respect for the amazing possibilities of the human body.

This site brings the learning ballerina video lessons, regularly updated tips and tricks, and other useful content.

Whatever style you want to learn, this page will show you the funamental positions, moves and techniques for success in ballet.

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Video Lesson: Pirouettes

A 'pirouette' is a controlled turn on one leg, beginning with one (or both) legs in plié, and then rising onto pointe (or demi-pointe for men). The other leg can be held in either retiré position, attitude, arabesque level or in second position.

Often a pirouette will return to starting position, or finish in arabesque or attitude positions, or proceed otherwise.

DID YOU KNOW? The record for most pirouttes done at one time is 36 rotations!

Find out more in the Complete Ballet Bible
How to do a great Jazz Pirouette
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Video Lesson: Side Leap

To do a side leap, it's easiest to begin with a run, and then leap, with your legs in the splits. Turn your legs out with your knees at the side. Point your toes, keep a straight back and your arms relaxed. Also ensure your legs are straight and your head is high.

Your arms can be in open fifth, or you can move your arm out at the side in front of your shoulder so the audience can still see your face.

Find out more in the Complete Ballet Bible
Open Side Leap
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Ballet Tips and Tricks

Exclusive tips to improve your moves and positions

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