Tag Archives: Ballet

Baryshnikov Vaganova Style Ballet Training for Gymnastics

Where to find a complete ballet training for gymnastics system based on the Vaganova Russian style ballet used by Baryshnikov. Continue reading →

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Toe Strength and Flexibility for Gymnastics

Gymnasts and coaches could learn some things about toe and foot strength and flexibility training from ballerinas who take great care of their toes and feet Continue reading →

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Can a 23 Year Old Ballerina Ever Become an Elite Gymnast?

A positive response to an inquiry from a former ballerina who want to, after 15 years of ballet, begin training for serious high level optional gymnastics. Continue reading →

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Definition: Turnout

Turnout: In gymnastics and ballet, a rotation of the leg which comes from the hips, causing the knee and foot to turn outward, away from the center of the body. This allows for greater extension of the leg, especially when … Continue reading →

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Definition: Turn

Turn: A gymnastics and ballet movement where the rotation occurs upright on the body’s axis on one or both feet. A minimum of a full turn is often a requirement on floor exercise and beam. Quad Turn on Beam by … Continue reading →

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Definition: Tour Jeté

Tour Jeté: A ballet and gymnastics type of leap 1/2 twisting switch split action of the legs taking off one foot and landing on the other the other. It is, in essence, a jeté, which is a leap from one … Continue reading →

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Definition: Relevé

Relevé: In ballet and gymnastics to rise or lift onto the ball of the foot. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning today…

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Definition: Port de Bras

Port de Bras: This term literally means carriage of the arms. It refers to the set positions of the arms as well as the manner in which the arms are moved from position to position during gymnastics dance and ballet. … Continue reading →

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Definition: Pointe

Pointe: In classical ballet, when a dancer uses special shoes (called pointe shoes or toe shoes) to dance en pointe (on their toes). The arch of the top of the foot is at its maximum when the dancer “pushes over”, … Continue reading →

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Definition: Plié

Plié: A gymnastics and dance movement. Most movements in ballet technique begin and end with a plié, which is a bend and stretch of the hip, knee, and ankle joints. Demi- and grand-pliés are done as an exercise at the … Continue reading →

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