Weekly Ballet Challenges

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  • Slow Relevé (Elevé) in 1st, 2nd, Open 4th

    Slow Relevé (Elevé) in 1st, 2nd, Open 4th

    Week 1

    Do slow straight leg Relevés (Elevés or Rises) in 1st, 2nd, and Open 4th Positions. In Open Fourth Position, align your feet with First Position (instead of Fifth). Add Port de Bras and Épaulement if you would like.

  • Demi-Plié and Relevé in Open and Closed 4th

    Demi-Plié and Relevé in Open and Closed 4th

    Week 2

    With one hand on your barre, do a Demi-Plié and Relevé in First, Open Fourth (aligned with 1st), Third, Middle Fourth (aligned with 3rd), Fifth, and Closed Fourth (aligned with 5th). Repeat with both hands off the barre. Turn to repeat on the second side.

  • Straight Leg Relevés on One Leg

    Straight Leg Relevés on One Leg

    Week 3

    Facing the barre with legs in Parallel First Position, pick up one foot to your ankle and do eight Rises (Elevés or straight leg Relevés) on one leg. Repeat on the other side. Do two sets of eight on each leg. Test your balance by letting go of the barre.

  • Slow Ballet Walks

    Slow Ballet Walks

    Week 4

    Do a slow controlled ballet walk forward and backward through your space. Pause and balance with every step. Continue for 3-5 minutes.