Weekly Ballet Challenges

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  • Push and Balance

    Push and Balance

    Week 1

    Standing in 2nd Position, push one foot at a time off the floor, working only your feet with straight legs. After 30 alternating pushes, push all the way to a Degagé Side position and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Repeat in 4th Position holding Degagé Back and Degagé Front on each leg.

  • Sliding Exercise

    Sliding Exercise

    Week 2

    Starting in Demi-Plié, slide along the floor between 1st, 5th, and 4th positions. After a few repetitions, stretch your legs. Continue alternating between Demi-Plié and stretched leg positions for 5-7 minutes.

  • Tombé

    Tombé

    Week 3

    From 1st Position, Tendu forward, slide and fall (Tombé) into a lunge, and then push back to Tendu and close in 1st. Repeat on the other side. Separate the arm and leg movements to learn, and coordinate them when you´re ready. Continue for 3-5 minutes.

  • Piqué to First and Second Position

    Piqué to First and Second Position

    Week 4

    Piqué forward, sideways, backward, and sideways to First Position en Demi-Pointe with the right leg. Repeat in First Position with the left leg, and then in Second Position on each leg. Lower to Quarter-Pointe or flat if you get tired. Repeat the exercise twice.