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Pirouette Technique: Spotting, Preparation, and Execution for Turns in Ballet and Other Dance Styles.

Pirouette Technique: Spotting, Preparation, and Execution for Turns in Ballet and Other Dance Styles (Welcome, Darlings! 👋 Dust off those slippers, tighten those buns (hair buns, people!), and prepare to…

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Petit Allegro: Small, Quick Jumps and Footwork in Ballet.

Petit Allegro: Tiny Titans of the Dance Floor - A Ballet Lecture (Cue the dramatic music, preferably something by Delibes. Dim the lights, then bring them up to a moderate…

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Grand Allegro: Large Jumps and Leaps Across the Floor in Ballet.

Grand Allegro: Taking Flight - A Hilariously High-Flying Lecture on Ballet's Big Jumps (Cue Dramatic Entrance Music - perhaps the "Flight of the Valkyries"?) Alright, everyone, gather 'round! Today, we're…

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Allegro: Fast and Lively Movements, Including Jumps and Turns, in Ballet.

Allegro: Buckle Up, Buttercups! It's Time for Ballet's Bouncy Castle! 🏰🩰 Alright, settle down, sugar plums! Today we’re diving headfirst into the exhilarating, gravity-defying world of Allegro! Think of it…

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Adagio: Slow and Controlled Movements for Developing Balance, Strength, and Grace in Ballet.

Adagio: Slow and Controlled Movements for Developing Balance, Strength, and Grace in Ballet (A Deep Dive) (Lecture Hall Intro Music: Think a dramatic, slightly off-key rendition of "Swan Lake") Alright,…

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Frappés: Striking the Floor with the Foot for Speed and Articulation in Ballet.

Frappés: Striking the Floor with the Foot for Speed and Articulation in Ballet (A Lecture) (Cue dramatic music and spotlight. A ballet teacher, Madame Evgenia Plisetskaya-Periwinkle, a woman of formidable…

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Fondus: Melting or Bending on One Leg While Extending the Other in Ballet.

Fondus: Melting or Bending on One Leg While Extending the Other in Ballet - A Lecture (Audience settles in, some nervously adjusting their pointe shoes, others clutching coffee mugs. A…

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Ronds de Jambe: Circling the Leg on the Floor or in the Air for Hip Flexibility and Control in Ballet.

Ronds de Jambe: Circling the Leg on the Floor or in the Air for Hip Flexibility and Control in Ballet (A Lecture on the Circular Sensation) Alright, darlings! Gather 'round,…

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Tendues and Dégagés: Brushing and Disengaging the Foot from the Floor for Articulation and Strength in Ballet.

Tendues and Dégagés: Brushing and Disengaging the Foot from the Floor for Articulation and Strength in Ballet (A Lecture for Aspiring Ballerinas and Ballet Bros Alike - Hold onto Your…

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Pliés and Relevés: Essential Exercises for Developing Strength and Control in the Legs and Feet in Ballet.

Pliés and Relevés: Essential Exercises for Developing Strength and Control in the Legs and Feet in Ballet (A Lecture Delivered with a Wink and a Smattering of Glitter) Alright, darlings!…

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