This lesson focuses on the transfer of weight from two feet in to and out of a Cou-de-pied and back to two feet – a movement which is called Petit retiré. This movement is an essential building block for many ballet steps including Pirouettes from fifth position.
In this lesson you will learn:How to engage your leg and foot properly in a Petit retiré To properly and gracefully close the leg back down to stand on two feet – without wigglingThe importance of keeping a little bit of pressure from the toes into the supporting leg to engage the full leg in this stepHow the foot, the back of the legs and the seat muscles should all be connected; moving as oneThe importance of always engaging both legs with equal energy to remain balanced
Instructors: Hannah Mae Cruddas, Callum McGregor, Ana Zamora
Required Skills:
104 – Rising & Pointing
115 – Basic Cou-de-pied Positions