When it comes to performing ballet variations, such as the iconic Paquita variation, there are several crucial elements that dancers need to focus on in order to deliver a truly captivating and technically impressive performance. Two essential aspects to consider are leg energy and arm placement, which play a vital role in achieving grace, balance, and precision throughout the choreography. Watch the video closely to learn more! Time is running out, and auditions for DUCON Summer 2023 Students P

LET’S ADD STYLE - HOW TO HOLD YOUR HIPS ✨🩰 When placing the hands on the hips this can easily look very flat and sunken. How you hold your arms in general is very important but when we hold the hands on the hips you can go from having no style to having huge amounts of a épaulèment and aplomb . We place the hands on the hips in many character ballets such as Don Quixote with Kitri, and Paquita. Making sure the fingers are together the wrists are down and elbows forward will instantly give you m