Absolute Beginner Ballet Lesson | Zero Days Experience Needed!

Are you curious about ballet but don't know where to start? Join me in my absolute beginner class and discover the magical world of dance! In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of ballet, including positions of the arms, feet, movements, and terminology. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class is the perfect introduction to ballet.

Terms covered:
1. Plie: A plié is a movement where the knees are bent while keeping the heels on the ground. It's a basic exercise that helps to develop strength in the legs, improve posture, and increase flexibility. There are two types of plié in ballet: demi-plié (half-bend) and grand plié (full-bend).
2. Tendu: Tendu means "stretched" in French. It's a movement where the foot is extended and pointed away from the body while keeping the supporting leg straight. The goal is to keep the foot in contact with the floor throughout the movement. Tendu is a fundamental exercise that helps to develop strength, flexibility, and precision in footwork.
3. Degage: Dégage means "disengage" in French. It's a movement where the foot is lifted off the floor and pointed in the air, then brought back down to the floor. It's similar to tendu, but the foot is lifted higher and with more energy. Dégage helps to improve footwork, strengthen the legs, and develop speed and precision in movement.
4. En croix is a term used in ballet to describe a movement that is done in the shape of a cross. It involves four steps in four directions, starting with one foot and then repeating the sequence with the other foot. The four directions are front, side, back, and side again, and the movement is typically done with the arms in a graceful, flowing motion. En croix is often used as a warm-up exercise to prepare the body for more complex movements and to improve coordination and balance.

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[awkwardandee]

Incredible cues! As an adult who’s been too scared to try ballet, this makes me feel excited to try, without feeling embarrassed. Thank you so much!

[smolinbound]

my childhood self is so excited! i would’ve loved to try ballet but there isn’t any classes close to me. thank you so much! please make more!

[ningningshighnote]

As a 16 year old looking to start ballet thank you! My leg gave out a me a few times haha but I’ll keep working!

[mara]

That’s exactly What I was looking for! Please continue the absolute beginner series ❤️❤️

[finalgirlgossips]

really enjoyed this! can’t wait to continue

[carriebenoitsalemi]

12:00(est) I did Much ballet 50 years ago in college, a fair amount of social dancing in my 50’s and beyond. Now just starting an adult ballet class. My body may relearn …. but it is Very hard to keep even simple sequences in my head! I’ve done 2 of your lovely beginner classes. I Love the pace, and the clear instruction. Thank you!

[feelingbouncy]

I used to take ballet lessons when I was a kid and had to leave it due to a problem I had with a leg, I thought my body would had forgotten every proper movement, but I'm surprised I did it better than I thought I was gonna. I loved the lesson, I'm planning on getting this to my rutine, I really wish to gain back the flexibility ballet gave me and I lost through the years. Thank you!

[romdhaneaya]

thank you for this please continue the absolute beginner series <3 <3

[littlesailor]

Thank you for this video! My daughter and I do your absolute beginner videos, and have so much fun. The cues and instructions are invaluable, and helped me very much!

[stephanyreyes]

I'm so glad I ran into your TikTok account and found your YouTube channel! I started an adult ballet class early this year, but I was so confused since I was an absolute beginner and didn't even understand the terminology, but now that you're slowly explaining, it makes so much more sense. I hope to gain the confidence to start classes back up in the Fall thanks to you and your videos!

[alijahgopalakrishnan]

this is so helpful, thank you so much for making this and please make more!!!

[c-a-t-]

This really helped me with starting ballet for the first time as an adult. Thank you so much

[Alyyy]

i am an adult beginner since 6 months and this are the instructions i definitely needed at the beginning. this was a really good summary :) thanks a lot!! please continue the series!!

[bauteman]

This is amazing! I learned every position, and everything was simple but you're teaching us amazing 💘 Loving your lessons!!

[emmab]

This was amazing! Would love more videos like this!

[ritacarvalho]

Thank you so much for this!! I love ballet, I took classes when I was little, but I never got back, this class helped me remember some steps. At the end of the video I closed my eyes and suddenly there I was in the middle of my old ballet room again💗

[ginnyp]

More please! Did ballet up to my teens and have forgotten everything and out of shape now. Enjoyed getting back to basics and would love to follow this through! Thanks for a great video

[maisouimathe]

This is incredible! Such a great course with thoughtful, clear cues! Can't wait for more lessons!! Thank you!!

[Ana-tbrs]

This is what I looking for🙏🏼
Thank you❤️

[treemarie]

Man I'm gonna need a taller chair to hold on to