Ballet Analysis: Self Evaluation

Part I of Essay
Coming into aerobic barre this summer, I was very eager and excited to get my body in shape. Last summer was such a great experience for me - it was the first time I really began understanding ballet technique - I was anticipating the same growth this year. I was correct ....

Part II of Essay
.... the tendus - I know I could be using the floor much more in every exercise. On the releves, I focused on tightening my abdominals and lengthening my lower back. Its amazing how much that centers your balance! I also noticed that at the beginning of the course, my feet would cramp terribly during the releves, but as I got stronger, the cramping stopped and my releve became much higher. The balances in coupe were extremely helpful. I learned that if I really press my working knee back and shift my weight way over my supporting leg, I can b ....