Weekly Ballet Challenges

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  • Épaulement in Fifth Position

    Épaulement in Fifth Position

    Week 1

    Practice Épaulement in Fifth Position with the head turning toward the front foot. Follow along or make your own combination. Practice on flat and demi-pointe. Continue for 3 minutes.

  • Sous-Sus with Épaulement

    Sous-Sus with Épaulement

    Week 2

    Do eight Sous-Sus with head turned toward the front leg, switching legs immediately for the next set of eight. Continue for 3 minutes. If you get tired or aren´t ready for Sous-Sus, do Demi-Plié in 5th Position with Épaulement.

  • Glissade Forward and Backward

    Glissade Forward and Backward

    Week 3

    After warming up, practice Glissades forward and backward jumping or en Demi-Pointe. Move through three clear positions: 1) Degagé or Tendu Devant (front), 2) Fourth Position en Demi-Pointe or in the air with feet fully pointed, 3) Degagé or Tendu Derrière (back). Continue for 5-10 minutes.

  • Sissonne Positions with High Legs

    Sissonne Positions with High Legs

    Week 4

    After warming up, practice Sissonne positions with high leg extensions. Start with Chassés (sliding along the floor), focusing on the landing position. Then practice Sissonnes en Demi-Pointe and jumping Sissonnes landing in the same positions. Continue for 5-7 minutes.