Level: Foundation I | Duration: 25 minutes | Equipment required: Barre, chair, or counter for balance, Yoga mat for floor work (optional).
Coordination and weight transfer are vital for a dancer. This lesson will walk you through the coordination and technique for walking in ballet. You’ll also learn about the chassé – another way to transfer the weight from one leg to another. These technical elements need to become second nature, so regular practice and review is highly recommended.
In this lesson you will learn:
- The placement of Cou-de-pied to the side
- The smooth and graceful mechanics of the ballet walk
- The basics of a weight transfer using a chassé
Instructors: Hannah Mae Cruddas, Esther Zignaigo, Omar Hernández
Required Skills:
115 – Basic Cou-de-pied Positions