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Basic Steps in Ballet

The document summarizes some basic ballet steps and positions: 1) The Demi-Plie is a half bend at the knees done to two counts while keeping the back straight and shoulders aligned. It is the foundation for ballet movements. 2) Battements Tendus strengthen the feet and legs by sliding one foot from front to side to back in a direct line, keeping weight on the supporting ball. 3) Arabesque involves standing on one leg with the other extended behind the body, both knees straight. 4) Ronds De Jambe A Terre starts with the toes sliding on the floor from outside to front to side to back in a "D" shape to

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Basic Steps in Ballet

The document summarizes some basic ballet steps and positions: 1) The Demi-Plie is a half bend at the knees done to two counts while keeping the back straight and shoulders aligned. It is the foundation for ballet movements. 2) Battements Tendus strengthen the feet and legs by sliding one foot from front to side to back in a direct line, keeping weight on the supporting ball. 3) Arabesque involves standing on one leg with the other extended behind the body, both knees straight. 4) Ronds De Jambe A Terre starts with the toes sliding on the floor from outside to front to side to back in a "D" shape to

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Basic Steps in Ballet

Demi Plie
• The Demi-Plie  is a half bend at the knees and
should be done to two counts. It is the basis of
everything you do in ballet. It is important to
hold your back straight and your shoulders
straight and front. It is a good idea to face the
barre when doing plies as this will aide in
posturing.
Battements Tendus
• This exercise strengthens the feet and the
legs, and develops the arched instep of your
feet. It is practiced with your weight centered
over the ball of your supporting foot. The leg
and foot slide out from position in front (a la
quatrieme) to the side (a la seconde) and to
the back (a la quatrieme derriere). The
manuevre should be as though the foot is
sliding in a direct line and as though through
"peanut butter."
Arabesque
• indicates a position of the body where the
dancer stands on one leg, while the other leg
is extended behind the body, with both knees
straight
• Ronds De Jambe A Terre ~ (meaning on the
floor) starting en dehors, the toes (pointing
strongly) slide on the floor to the front, then
slide around to the side to point in second.
Continue the point, and slide foot to the back,
and then to finish in first position. The pattern
is a "D" shape made with the foot, while
turnout is held throughout. This exercise
should also be practised in reverse (en
dedans).

Basic Steps in Ballet
Demi Plie • The Demi-Plie  is a half bend at the knees and should be done to two counts. It is the basis of everything you
Battements Tendus • This exercise strengthens the feet and the legs, and develops the arched instep of your feet. It is pra
Arabesque • indicates a position of the body where the dancer stands on one leg, while the other leg is extended behind the

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