Level: Foundation II | Duration: 24 minutes | Equipment required: Barre, chair, or counter for balance.
This lesson will help you understand the correct way to do a Battement tendu to and from Fifth position. Another name for this movement is Dégagé à terre. Using your Battement tendu to and from Fifth correctly will give you great stability and make your dancing more precise.
In this lesson you will learn:
- Correct way to perform a Battement tendu to and from Fifth position
- How to use your legs and feet properly in this fundamental ballet position
- Common mistakes when executing Battement tendu from Fifth
Instructors: Hannah Mae Cruddas, Akari Fujiwara, Hiroto Saito
Required Skills:
105 – Tendu Front & Side