Ballet Technique

Ballet Technique

1. Turnout

   • a rotation of the leg starting from the hip that causes the knee and foot to turn outward
     • http://www.dancespirit.com/how-to/ballet/the_truth_about_turnout/

2. Flexibility

   • the range of movement in joints and the length of the muscles that cross those joints which allows bending movement

3. Musicality

   • the matching of movement to the rhythm or beat of the music

4. Arch

   • the ability of the foot to point and create a "c" shape
     • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nh9fdJftCE

5. Balance

   • the ability to maintain an even distribution of weight throughout the body and remain upright and steady
     • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvRoNUnezo8

6. Endurance

   • the capacity to withstand long periods of physical exercise
     • http://dancemagazine.com/inside-dm/super-stamina/

7. Partnering

   • coordinated movement between two dancers, usually male and female
     • http://www.tightsandtiaras.com/2011/02/virtual-partnering/

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