Facial Expression for “I, though so unworthy” How to do the plie-point step For the first phrase of “I, though so unworthy”, the second phrase of “Wide wide as the ocean”, and the second phrase of “high as the heavens above. How to do skips How to do skips for Read more…
How to “turn out” properly in ballet! Here is a barre exercise video to help you practice this skill!
I love ballet jumps and I hope you enjoy these as well! Safety first – how to land when jumping! Safety first! Always make sure to land properly whenever doing a jump! Tendu-Point Jump How to do “tendu-point” jumps! Part 1: Part 2: More videos coming soon!
Bourre turn One of my favorite turns! In the bourre turn, we do the bourree step (which are basically very teeny, tiny steps), except we do them in a circle! More turns coming soon!
How to tiptoe in ballet! When we dance, we want to tiptoe as high as we can. This will also help you a lot with your balance!
A helpful way to practice maintaining proper posture! Place your back against the wall, and squeeze your tummy muscle so that no 2 fingers can pass between your back and the wall.
Remember that to worship the Lord through dance, you don’t need to be a professional. What is most important is our heart and attitude, as dance is the expression of praise to God. His Holy Spirit will guide each one of us as we dance for His glory. These videos Read more…
Warm-up exercises and stretches to practice on the floor! Have fun! As you practice these floor stretches, ALWAYS remember this: NEVER push yourself beyond your ability! When you stretch, only do as much as you can. If it starts hurting a little bit, you’ve reached your limit already! Do not Read more…
“Wide, Wide, as the Ocean” Dance Choreography Choreographed and taught by Grace Chen Music used: “Wide, Wide as the Ocean” by Brentwood Kids (Kids Sing Praise Volume 1) Playlist for all the lessons: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQGKjTLFv_qlc7B8zySgD5dxfrdt2HX5c Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Facial Expression Read more…
Welcome to set 1 of Ballet Barre Exercises! Video 1: Plie in 1st, 2nd, and 5th positions In video 1, we practice plie (both demi and grande) in 1st, 2nd, and 5th position. We also work on some stretches as well. Video 2: Tendu in first position (en croix) In Read more…