Bonus Material-For All styles of dance and training
This set of video are meant to be supplemental training to the regular barre and center material you are already doing. They help not only create healthy habits, but incorporate training conducive to training at home, where your space may not be ideal. These videos drawn on concepts Laura has learned training with both Lisa Howell of the Ballet Blog and Eric Franklin of the Franklin Method. For more information on these practices go to either https://www.theballetblog.com/ or https://franklinmethod.com/
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Feel Good Friday-Bone Rhythms and Mobilizers for the Pelvis
Gain instant flexibility in the hips as well as proper movement of the pelvis and sacrum to achieve dynamic alignment and stability. Drawing on techniques Laura has learn as a certified Level 1 Franklin Method Educator and training with Lisa Howell of the Ballet Blog.
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Feel Good Exercises- Dynamic Stretching to help arabesque attitude and more!
Dynamic stretching is one the best way to achieve more open and supple muscles. This simple series of exercises will guide you through movement to achieve this and feel great.
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L2 Ballet Extended Waiter Bow
Waiter bows are great for building strength and dynamic stability in the standing leg as well as strength in the hip and back.
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Jeté practice exercise at the barre
Jeté translates to "throw." This style of jeté fits into the small jumps category and helps speed and endurance. Training at home can be tough without the proper flooring so this version from Lisa Howell allows you to train at home without actually jumping, but still working the muscles needed fo...
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Grand Jeté Practice exercise at the barre
Grand translates to "large" or "big." Jeté translates to "throw." This style of
grand jeté fits into the large jumps category and helps build strength and power. Training at home can be tough without the proper flooring so this version from Lisa Howell allows you to train at home without actuall... -
Ballotté-tossed and Ballonné-balloon like-air filled
This videos breakdowns the steps off Ballotté and Ballonné. Typically used in small jumps series.
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Imagery work for Port de Bras
Despite this video being made for a specific person, it is chock full of helpful hints and imagery to create long flowing lines of the arms.
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L1 Ballet Pirouette (whirl) Practice
Pirouette translates to "whirl." This videos guides you through tips and tricks I've learned over the years for an en dehors(outwards) or outside pirouette.
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Pirouette Tips and Tricks
Pirouette translates to "whirl." This videos guides you through tips and tricks I've learned over the years for an en dedans (inwards) or inside pirouette.
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Jazz Pirouette Tutorial
This video breaks down the jazz style of an outside pirouette. Only train pirouettes if you have a safe space to do it.
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Feel Good Exercises- Plyometric Training for Safe Jump Practice at Home
This series of plyometric exercises help keep your muscles ready for jumping without actually jumping. This series was created by Lisa Howell of the Ballet Blog with some information from Eric Franklin of the Franklin Method and the bone rhythms.
