Ballet Teaching 101: Helping Dancers Build Lasting Improvement | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Ballet Teaching 101: Helping Dancers Build Lasting Improvement | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:19
Blending Ballet Techniques: Helping Students Without Overwhelming Them
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Blending Ballet Techniques: Helping Students Without Overwhelming Them
0:59
Tips for Perfecting Your First and Fifth Position in Ballet
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Tips for Perfecting Your First and Fifth Position in Ballet
6:18
How Small Changes Can Fix Uncomfortable Ballet Moves | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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How Small Changes Can Fix Uncomfortable Ballet Moves | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:31
Achieving Balance in Ballet: Connecting Arm Tension with Leg Strength | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Achieving Balance in Ballet: Connecting Arm Tension with Leg Strength | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:40
Fondu Tips: How Imagining a Wall Improves Precision | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Fondu Tips: How Imagining a Wall Improves Precision | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:21
Preserving the Art of Ballet: Why Ballet Teachers Should Stick to the Original Method
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Preserving the Art of Ballet: Why Ballet Teachers Should Stick to the Original Method
1:48
Breaking the Language Barrier: How I Connect with My Ballet Students All Over The World
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Breaking the Language Barrier: How I Connect with My Ballet Students All Over The World
0:54
Why Hip Placement Matters in Effacé Devant | La Fille Mal Gardée Tutorial
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Why Hip Placement Matters in Effacé Devant | La Fille Mal Gardée Tutorial
0:29
Dance Bigger: Tips and Techniques for Improving Adagio and Extensive Leg Movements in Ballet
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Dance Bigger: Tips and Techniques for Improving Adagio and Extensive Leg Movements in Ballet
7:47
The Secret to a Stronger, Cleaner Double Tour
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The Secret to a Stronger, Cleaner Double Tour
0:30
Nail Your Landings! | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 4
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Nail Your Landings! | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 4
1:10
How ‘Up and Hold’ Creates Osipova-Level Jumps | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 3
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How ‘Up and Hold’ Creates Osipova-Level Jumps | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 3
0:56
How To Lure The Audience Into Your Ballet Performance | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 2
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How To Lure The Audience Into Your Ballet Performance | Coaching Jocelyn Cramer for YAGP - PART 2
1:04
How I Coached a Grand Prix Winner: Jocelyn Cramer’s YAGP Journey
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How I Coached a Grand Prix Winner: Jocelyn Cramer’s YAGP Journey
1:59
Why Your Ballet Students Keep Making the Same Mistakes
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Why Your Ballet Students Keep Making the Same Mistakes
9:03
Coordination and Weight Shift: Tips and Techniques for Perfecting Your Fondu in Ballet
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Coordination and Weight Shift: Tips and Techniques for Perfecting Your Fondu in Ballet
7:41
Don Quixote Act 3 Kitri Variation Tip: Perfecting Arm and Leg Coordination
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Don Quixote Act 3 Kitri Variation Tip: Perfecting Arm and Leg Coordination
0:26
Can Adults Thrive in Ballet? The Answer Is Yes
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Can Adults Thrive in Ballet? The Answer Is Yes
0:45
Rotation Isn’t Just About the Hips—Here’s What Most Dancers Miss
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Rotation Isn’t Just About the Hips—Here’s What Most Dancers Miss
4:05
Mastering Frappé: Ballet Agility Tips for Quick Movements | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Mastering Frappé: Ballet Agility Tips for Quick Movements | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:26
The Power of a Simple Compliment in Ballet Training | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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The Power of a Simple Compliment in Ballet Training | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:06
Two Penchés—Do you see the difference? | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Two Penchés—Do you see the difference? | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:22
Weight Distribution in Turns: The Key to Stability | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Weight Distribution in Turns: The Key to Stability | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:34
How to Land Safely on Pointe to Avoid Ligament Damage | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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How to Land Safely on Pointe to Avoid Ligament Damage | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:25
Do You Want to Improve Your Paquita Variation? Watch This | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Do You Want to Improve Your Paquita Variation? Watch This | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:59
My YAGP Journey - From “Failing” to Winning Outstanding School Award | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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My YAGP Journey - From “Failing” to Winning Outstanding School Award | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
6:47
One Tiny Fix for a More Polished Fouetté to Arabesque | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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One Tiny Fix for a More Polished Fouetté to Arabesque | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:39
The Challenge of Learning Ballet Variations as an Adult—And How We Help
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The Challenge of Learning Ballet Variations as an Adult—And How We Help
0:37
What It Takes to Win YAGP Grand Prix in Contemporary: Coaching & Choreography Breakdown
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What It Takes to Win YAGP Grand Prix in Contemporary: Coaching & Choreography Breakdown
25:51
The Logic Behind Grand Jeté in Vaganova Ballet | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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The Logic Behind Grand Jeté in Vaganova Ballet | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:01
Two Legs in the Air for Grand Battement Jeté
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Two Legs in the Air for Grand Battement Jeté
0:59
Open quickly à la seconde for this pirouette | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Open quickly à la seconde for this pirouette | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:16
What I Would’ve Changed in This YAGP Performance | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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What I Would’ve Changed in This YAGP Performance | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:51
Getting Lost, Rice Cakes, & a Secret Snack Spot?! Mr. Du is Back in Shanghai! | DUCON Shanghai 2025
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Getting Lost, Rice Cakes, & a Secret Snack Spot?! Mr. Du is Back in Shanghai! | DUCON Shanghai 2025
10:34
The #1 Stretch for Square Hips & Better Extensions
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The #1 Stretch for Square Hips & Better Extensions
0:19
Why Your Ballet Teacher Is Your Best Mirror
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Why Your Ballet Teacher Is Your Best Mirror
0:35
Offering a Kinder Approach to Ballet Training
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Offering a Kinder Approach to Ballet Training
0:36
Preparing for the Stage: Mock Competition Performance - La Fille Mal Gardee
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Preparing for the Stage: Mock Competition Performance - La Fille Mal Gardee
0:53
Tombé Technique: The Art of a Controlled Fall | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Tombé Technique: The Art of a Controlled Fall | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:20
Perfect Your Ballet Posture With This Simple Tip | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Perfect Your Ballet Posture With This Simple Tip | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:37
Ballet Tip: Don’t Treat Rond de Jambe en l’Air Like a Fondu | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Ballet Tip: Don’t Treat Rond de Jambe en l’Air Like a Fondu | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:20
Let Your Arms Lead the Movement in Port de Bras | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Let Your Arms Lead the Movement in Port de Bras | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:25
The Impact of Hands-On Teaching | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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The Impact of Hands-On Teaching | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:27
Dégagé to the Side, Not Back! Ballet Technique Explained | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Dégagé to the Side, Not Back! Ballet Technique Explained | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:16
Arm and leg Coordination is the Secret to a Refined Fouette | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Arm and leg Coordination is the Secret to a Refined Fouette | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:46
Things to Keep in mind for Sautés | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Things to Keep in mind for Sautés | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:23
Are You Moving Your Head Correctly in assemblé en tournant? | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Are You Moving Your Head Correctly in assemblé en tournant? | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:23
Why Demonstration Matter in Ballet Coaching | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Why Demonstration Matter in Ballet Coaching | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:26
Talent is Nothing Without Discipline | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Talent is Nothing Without Discipline | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:00
Don’t Give Up Until You Get It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Don’t Give Up Until You Get It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:40
From ‘I Wish’ to ‘I Did’ – The Power of Consistency in Ballet | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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From ‘I Wish’ to ‘I Did’ – The Power of Consistency in Ballet | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:25
Tips for the Bluebird Variation | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Tips for the Bluebird Variation | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:44
Why Port de Bras & Leg Control Define Beautiful Adagio | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Why Port de Bras & Leg Control Define Beautiful Adagio | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:23
Watch This Dancer Bring the Candide Fairy Variation to Life! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Watch This Dancer Bring the Candide Fairy Variation to Life! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:01
How Great Ballet Teachers Build Trust with Their Students | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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How Great Ballet Teachers Build Trust with Their Students | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:21
Why Every Vaganova Barre Exercise Prepares You for Big Jumps | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Why Every Vaganova Barre Exercise Prepares You for Big Jumps | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:53
How Upper Body Placement Transforms Your Ballet Lines | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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How Upper Body Placement Transforms Your Ballet Lines | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:20
Stop Turning Your Arms Too Far Back! Fix Your Port de Bras | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Stop Turning Your Arms Too Far Back! Fix Your Port de Bras | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:44
Why Your Port de Bras Should Never Stop - Vaganova Technique Explained | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Why Your Port de Bras Should Never Stop - Vaganova Technique Explained | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:00
Ballotté Fix: How Your Upper Body Makes or Breaks It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Ballotté Fix: How Your Upper Body Makes or Breaks It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:13
The Coaching Behind YAGP Grand Prix Winner Jocelyn Cramer (Laurencia Variation)
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The Coaching Behind YAGP Grand Prix Winner Jocelyn Cramer (Laurencia Variation)
29:43
Why Strong Ballet Fundamentals Matter | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Why Strong Ballet Fundamentals Matter | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
1:04
Teaching Ballet? Here’s Why You Should Always Demonstrate! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Teaching Ballet? Here’s Why You Should Always Demonstrate! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:33
Port de Bras Forward: The Right Way to Do It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Port de Bras Forward: The Right Way to Do It | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:53
DUCON Testimonial: What Students Love About Our Intensives | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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DUCON Testimonial: What Students Love About Our Intensives | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:28
Better Pirouettes Instantly! Fix Your Balance & Landings | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Better Pirouettes Instantly! Fix Your Balance & Landings | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:30
How a Simple Floor Check Turned Into a Mopping Masterclass | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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How a Simple Floor Check Turned Into a Mopping Masterclass | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:38
What Happens at DUCON Mock Competitions | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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What Happens at DUCON Mock Competitions | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:54
Nail Your Emboîté with this Simple Soccer Trick! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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Nail Your Emboîté with this Simple Soccer Trick! | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:37
The Key to Teaching Adult Ballet: Confidence & Clarity | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
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The Key to Teaching Adult Ballet: Confidence & Clarity | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching
0:37
Keep the plié alive! Your Best Friend in Ballet (Here’s Why)
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Keep the plié alive! Your Best Friend in Ballet (Here’s Why)
0:39
Stronger Arabesque in Seconds! Try These Tips
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Stronger Arabesque in Seconds! Try These Tips
0:46
From Dancer to Teacher: The Mindset Shift We Need to Talk About
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From Dancer to Teacher: The Mindset Shift We Need to Talk About
1:00
“Met my younger self for coffee… Told her we chased our dream of dancing.”
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“Met my younger self for coffee… Told her we chased our dream of dancing.”
0:09
Are You Doing Jeté Correctly? More About Arms and Technique!
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Are You Doing Jeté Correctly? More About Arms and Technique!
1:06
Mastering Ballet Jumps: The Key to Power and Control
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Mastering Ballet Jumps: The Key to Power and Control
0:55
Stop Overthinking Balancé! Here’s How to Do It Right
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Stop Overthinking Balancé! Here’s How to Do It Right
0:29
Fix Your Arabesque Instantly with This Tip!
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Fix Your Arabesque Instantly with This Tip!
0:33
This Student’s Progress in 6 Days Will Inspire You!
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This Student’s Progress in 6 Days Will Inspire You!
0:38
Ballet Teacher Life: Fuel, Teach, Reset!
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Ballet Teacher Life: Fuel, Teach, Reset!
0:29
Tendu Like a Pro: Why Every Detail Matters in Ballet
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Tendu Like a Pro: Why Every Detail Matters in Ballet
0:21
Build Strong Dancers! Why Correct Technique from Day One is Crucial
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Build Strong Dancers! Why Correct Technique from Day One is Crucial
0:49
POV: Your ballet teacher is Italian, and sometimes class turns into an opera.
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POV: Your ballet teacher is Italian, and sometimes class turns into an opera.
1:00
How I Motivate Dancers Without Breaking Their Confidence
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How I Motivate Dancers Without Breaking Their Confidence
0:57
Move Your Legs Like Scissors in Sissonne!
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Move Your Legs Like Scissors in Sissonne!
0:22
Should Dancers Smile in Variations? Mr. Du Explains!
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Should Dancers Smile in Variations? Mr. Du Explains!
0:35
Keep Your Turnout Engaged While Stretching in Plié!
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Keep Your Turnout Engaged While Stretching in Plié!
0:59
Starting Ballet at the Right Age
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Starting Ballet at the Right Age
0:22
The #1 Tip for Stronger, More Controlled Grand Pirouettes
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The #1 Tip for Stronger, More Controlled Grand Pirouettes
0:49
Why Being Prepared Sets Great Dancers Apart
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Why Being Prepared Sets Great Dancers Apart
0:23
Want Better Jeté rond de jambe? Lead with the Foot, Not the Knee!
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Want Better Jeté rond de jambe? Lead with the Foot, Not the Knee!
0:59
Ballet Tip: The Right Way to Glide Into Tombé
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Ballet Tip: The Right Way to Glide Into Tombé
0:52
Follow This Ballet Imaginary Line To Fix Your Balance
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Follow This Ballet Imaginary Line To Fix Your Balance
0:45
The #1 Mistake That Kills Your Pointe Work!
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The #1 Mistake That Kills Your Pointe Work!
0:17
How to Improve Your Soutenu—Fix This Common Error
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How to Improve Your Soutenu—Fix This Common Error
0:18
Teaching Adult Ballet Students the Professional Way
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Teaching Adult Ballet Students the Professional Way
0:50
Awakening of Flora Variation | #DUCON Mock Performance
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Awakening of Flora Variation | #DUCON Mock Performance
0:37
Train Smart: Perfect One Step or Correct It for a Lifetime?
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Train Smart: Perfect One Step or Correct It for a Lifetime?
0:09
Are You Placing the Accent Correctly? Watch This Fix!
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Are You Placing the Accent Correctly? Watch This Fix!
0:22