Rond de Jambe and Pirouette Preparation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Strengthen outward rotator muscles in hips and inner thighs with Rond de Jambe exercises.

  • Strengthen core and lower body muscles on the supporting leg with Rond de Jambe exercises.

  • Use a Rond de Jambe en Dehors to enter into and balance in a Pirouette en Dehors position.

CLASS SEQUENCE

  • Introduction and placement (0:00-0:45)

  • Explanation of barre warm-up (0:45-3:20)

  • Barre warm-up with Rond de Jambe (3:20-8:55)

  • Explanation of Degagé with Piqué and Rond de Jambe (8:55-11:10)

  • Degagé with Piqué and Rond de Jambe (11:10-13:30)

  • Explanation of Developpé with Grand Rond de Jambe (13:30-17:15)

  • Developpé with Grand Rond de Jambe (17:15-20:45)

  • Explanation of Pirouette Preparation from Lunge (20:45-23:10)

  • Pirouette Preparation from Lunge (23:10-end)

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