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Wow! So THIS explains why my left pirouettes suck (and right ones rock) lol. Btw. I’m so happy to have found you. You’re absolutely darling and delightful … AND smart !!

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Great advice. Especially the bit about photoshoot poses and performance poses being different. Good form is still critical but the form is different. Finding your light too. So important. Well done guys.

The implication is that the second one is more stable, and therefore better?

Hi what kind of leotard are you wearing in green with the velvet on the sides

First one lifts their toes off the floor That isnt me

almost anything “looks like dance” though. i’ve always found that “rule” confusing because doesn’t a squat look like a plie? doesn’t a single leg rdl look like an arabesque? don’t lateral bounds look like a glissade? it’s just a matter of how far you break it down

Eleve Fabiola is so pretty! Could you tell me what color is that? Also, what skirt did you go with? It is stunning on you!!

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what is that machine in the beginning called? that thing is so cool and i have never seen anything like that!

Gyro helped repair so many of my old dancer injuries- it’s like an act of self-love!

It's not usually a strength issue. In my experience it is usually a coordination issue. You can know this, because most students who fall out of pirouettes are not experiencing muscle fatigue at the time they fall out. One you've learned to hit that balance, be on your leg, and hold the position, the usual next issue is the spotting head. Because the head has to move relative to the rest of the body in order to spot, it can migrate outside the center of balance quite easily.

Love it when you two collaborate. Great tips!

Omg it’s Katie!!!

Omg this helped so much!! WILL definitely show my dance class that im in, on Tuesday!

Theyre all so gorgeous!

Words from the Queen herself, the legendary Kathryn Morgan ❤️

I draw ballet and this was SO HELPFUL in explaining issues I have with framing the character poses, thank you!

This is such a great point!

Dance photographer here, and I capture mostly non-profesionnal dancers ! Your video helped me to put words on feelings that I got with experience , and I guess it will be even easier to guide the next dancers. Thanks 😍

Wow! This worked for my daughter.

Loved this Allie! Especially the inclusiveness of capturing dancers of all levels. So important that the dancer feels comfortable and confident, even before the lens cap comes off! You, Kathryn and Katie blend so well together on screen 💜

A palof press pirouette?

This looks so good. I love the calmness and tuned in-ness. And the idea that you keep evolving with the age of your body, which becomes more and more important as you get older.

I have always wondered about this, but have never seen any information on this!! Wow! Thank you so much ❤ love, an adult ballet dancer

This is fascinating information. But the videos far too fast to actually understand what I’m looking at. Can you slow it down and do a whole video on this? I think it’s important for people to see this! Thank you!

I dknt get it ???

Do you wear your tights over or under your leotard? Also I have seen some girls (kids) some teens and a few women wear basic pantyhose instead of real dance tights when in class. One of the women and two teen agers (females) were wearing control top pantyhose over their leotards. Do you think this look is ok?

Love you girls! ❤

If the leg holes are too small. That means you are the perfect size!✌️

Estas muy buena

i’m so excited for you to be exploring leotards again! 🎉 i love elevé’s customization options and their quality 🖤 i am OBSESSED with the fabiola on you! that color and that design is so pretty ~ the green velvet top is so lovely 🤩 i don’t think i’d like the bottom on me but the contrast is so nice ~ but i love what you said about changing the messaging to yourself when you look in the mirror 🥹

Hi Allie! I love the video 😊 thank you for the “wear what makes you comfortable” message! I just wanted to mention that as a 5’10” adult-shaped person, élève is one of the few brands that has a long enough girth (leotard length) to fit well on me. Other leotard brands get wider with increasing size but they don’t get appreciably longer. Because of that, most leotards either give me a wedgie or do a weird tenting thing in my lower back that makes me look bigger than I am. My small piece of advice for folks who might have trouble finding leotards that fit is also to look at one of the several great custom leotard makers on Etsy. Those are nice because they will make them to your measurements and honestly, they aren’t any more expensive than eleve or lucky leos…

A great video, so many of them looked so nice on you, especially the Eleve models.

Such a great video - loved it ♥ (And the dark blue velvet Eleve is STUNNING on you!)

Holy shit you're a godsdamned genius!!!!! That little cross makes such a big difference when trying to figure out form!!

This could honestly be used for any sport. I’m gonna save this one 🫡

I love how you properly explain each exercise, what purpose it serves and how it should feel.

How many sets/reps would you recommend for each exercise?

Whyyyyy has nobody told me this about the standing leg in pirouettes before?

Thank you so much for this - super helpful!

Thank you ❤❤❤

Are you trained in p.t.? Cause these are very similar to what my therapist gave me for upper and lower back support for arthritis :)

Danced for 11-12 years. Out for about 10, in regard to serious dancing. I taught some beginner classes for a year about 7 years ago but wasn’t dancing like I did growing up. I have my first class tomorrow as an adult student, going into a beginner class. Also, as an adult who has had multiple injuries the past 5-10 yrs (since stopping dancing, funny but not funny). This was so helpful. I’ve been stressing about how do I prepare, how do I help myself feel ready? Dancer brain is real and it’s cruel. Also I’m just nervous that warm ups will make me hyperventilate and I’ll look a fool 😂 Anyway, hearing your experience was comforting. Thank you for sharing! ❤

Thanks 🎉

The pencil game is an excellent guide/ exercise. Im so excited to try it to see how far off my alignment is!!! As a ballet dancer my entire life, I’ve always struggled with turnout & alignment NOT having 180 deg. turnout. I’ve finally found something useful & I really appreciate this video.

WOW. I did this and then tried releve in 1st position and had PERFECT balance. Amazing!

Do you have any more suggestions for summer intensives for adult ballet dancers?

You are wonderful, all the tips you give are very useful. Greetings from Mexico.

I have tried this for a few days! I think it is working!!