BALLET SECRETS THAT WILL MAKE YOU BETTER AT BALLET
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey guys! Today I give you guys the BEST tips to get better at ballet!
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Pulling up: 1:42
Port de bras & epaulment: 4:30
Using your plié: 7:44
Stamina: 8:40
TURNOUT!!: 9:45
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I’m so glad she posted this because I feel like with online classes and doing dance at home we can forget technique, and to correct ourselves
I HATE online dance classes. They are my worst nightmare 😫😩
lol not me, my ballet studio decided to do zoom classes 💀 rip
I have at home dance classes from my mom. ✌️
@@maddie1916 that's exactly what she said.
Онлайн занятия это так же плохо, как учится плавать без бассейна (простите за юмор) Это очень плохо, потому что без присмотра учителя это равносильно пустая трата времени. Более того, грозит неправильно сделаные движения войдут в привычку и будет очень сложно исправить! Никогда не пользуюсь онлайн занятиями, только при присмотре учителя
All the dancers watching this because they didn’t stretch during quarantine 😳😳
Lol stretching rn
looooooool
🤫
So truee! But i dance ballet in my bathroom for some reason-
Pastel_Cookie Gacha same🤪
i'm gonna go back to class a WHOLE NEW dancer
OMG same
SAME
me too
Cool
Same 🙆
Haven't been on pointe for a month..this quarantine is making me slack 😥😥
Be brave y'all , we are gonna die once we put them back after 3 months
Yikes, we're goin down
*it's goin' down for real* ;(
Relatable😫
I hate to be that person but * en pointe *
You should do a video of trying the worst reviewed products on discount dance!
Yes
The head thing is sooo true. We weren't taught very often to use our heads when I danced a long time ago.... but it makes such a difference and you can't unsee it when you are aware of this in dancers..
mhm!!
Definitely.
finally seeing someone talk about "tucking" and it's so relieving to see someone else trying to correct it!
I started dancing this year, my teacher told me that I have lots of potential but if I work hard I can become professional within two years. I'm almost fifteen, and I feel really proud of myself because I never danced before in my life, so if I do become professional I will be so happy, because dancing is basically my life
Yaass you go girl! That’s totally my dream
@@ameliaken0bi yeah, why?
I really want to start dance but always feel like I'm top old to dance now (I'm 13) but this has given me more hope. Thanks!
*too
Please update in some time!
1- Pull up (back, torse): to gain stability and even a more professional look.
2- Port de bras: Practice the positions in front of a mirror and try to connect each position while dancing so it looks like dancing, not doing ballet steps only.
3- Same as 2, dance with your head. In adagio, etc.
4-Plié.
5-Practice your variation a couples time in a row in order to handle the cardio.
6- Turnout (idk how to explain just watch the end of the video lol)
Nicole Cornille Luna thank you! Saved me from wasting time watching sponsors and announcements
screenshotting for future reference
riley b Same
Thanks this is lifesaving
@tiyanie sparkle like a puppet 😂
who else is not a ballet dancer but is still watching this?
Emera Stella Frances Collins DID SOMEONE SAY DRACO MALFOOOOOOOY?
@@friendusesthisaccountnocom9928 YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD IM LAUGHING RIGHT NOW!!!
dracooooooooooooooooo im sorry
Not a dancer, would like to learn any/many styles
Me, honestly I’m just trying to get my splits-
omg yesss i’m trying to get better at ballet even tho i’ve been doing it for 10 years lol.btw i love the new merch ❤️!! i might be getting the sweatshirt!
I have been doing ballet for ten years to!
Kaitlyn SAMEE I’ve been doing it for 10 years too
woah ive been doing it for 5 years
Kaitlyn me too
Wow, my name is Kaitlyn, your name is Kaitlyn, ive been dancing for 10 years, youve been dancing for 10 years
Her: does many turns*
Me: falls while walking*
these are AMAZING tips Mackenzie. thank you!! i've been doing ballet for 13 years and appreciate these so much! sometimes when teachers yell that one correction like close your ribs or engage your shoulders, it can be hard to know exactly what they actually mean 😂 you clearly know your stuff and you're a beautiful dancer 💗
Another way of trying to pull up is like imagine your bones are drilling down to the ground and your muscles are getting pulled up, it’ll help with your balance so much. Not only that but if youre standing on one leg during tendu, adage, or whatever you’re doing, NEVER sit on the leg you’ll look super short and try to keep your weight off of your hips and imagine your hips are going up into your armpits 😂😂😂 that’s the best way I can explain it
Thanks that helped me visualize what pulling up means... had trouble with that
I'm taking a screenshot of this to remember it. It helped a lot but I can't dance currently. I'm not allowed to by the doctor. I'll look at it again after I start on physical therapy.
Laria Hill I’m glad it helped! It definitely helped a lot for me :)
Thanks
Can you make a video on stretches to do to get a little bit of hyperextension (like enough to make your legs look really pretty when dancing on pointe). I've heard that it's good for dancers to have a little bit of hyperextension, and I have none.
Also, how can I get higher arches/ flexible ankles?
Hiiii, so I know this comment is old but I wanted to answer anyways. Hyperextension is kinda genetic, it has to do with how you're built but really engaging muscles helps with a cleaner extension and more defined lines. For pointe, it's really the feet that are important. For higher arches, do calf raises and releves because it strengthens them and the calf pulls up faster for pointework. You do NOT want flexible ankles, you want strong ankles. Flexible ankles will be injured quicker so aim for flexible feet and strong ankles.
I really want you to do a 10 minute photo challenge with Jordan Matter when all of this is all over!!!!! 😁
Yahh
this is very necessary
when you learned more from this video than 10+ years of dance has taught you
Same, I wish I knew/thought about all of this earlier, I'm a junior and planning on minoring in dance and this is a huge fricking help
@@lifeontheledgerlines8394 good Luck xx
@@lilyrose3905 Thank you ^_^
This is a real help! I am not a teen but have been dancing for a decade. I am sure I am going to feel more confident when dancing.
I have problems my ankles and this is really helping (my ankles never do what I want them to do, only what they want to do so I struggle with that a lot)
Just wanted to tell you to keep up the great work! I have studied ballet forever and you have already figured out so many typical mistakes at such a young age! And best of all you are using your discoveries and knowledge to help so many other dancers 💗 Stay sweet and adorable!
Overall it’s just about really stretching out/lifting up your body parts to make long and stable lines/positions. Working your body parts in opposition.
the whole video: i don’t really know how to explain it
me: totally and completely understands as a dancer 😂 this was really helpful though
Lmao "port de bras" is a French word and I'm french but with your accent I didn't unferstand what it was at first. I thought it was an english word I didn't know 🤣🤣🤣
Anyway, this video was really useful, thanks for making it 😊
HAHAH OMG 💖💖
its so interesting hearing you describe pulling up cause its like.....both different from how i was taught and the same if that makes any sense? i like the idea of separating the upper and lower body, at our studio we're taught to think of our ribcage as a vest and to "zip up" the vest when we dance
I'm a total beginner in jazz and the first tip literally changed the whole experience, thank you so much!!
One of my ballet teachers would tell us to imagine that someone was pulling a hair on the very top of your head to pull up and maintain posture. Honestly pulling up helps so so much. Also thank you for this video I’ve been taking class via zoom and it’s just not the same. This’ll help me remember certain things technique-wise and allow me to feel less floppy :) Thank youuuu
I spotted an Atiny!
Atiny!!
Wow! Never knew I would find 2 atinys here.
Tip: if your having trouble pulling up, act like your putting on a tight pair of jeans
I love your videos. I don't dance anymore but still try. Ive lost my flexibilty at this age but enjoy knowing that once upon a time I was like you. When sitting on the floor, my pointed toes can still touch the floor tho! Yay!!
I was a noob in Ballet until you started talking! i love you much and you saved my Ballet Life!
Ok but you’re such a BEAUTIFUL dancer. U inspire me to be more into ballet and u help me to want to get better at dance. Love u!😁❤️
I watched this video when it first came out, and I saw someone comment a tip about thinking of all the bones in your body relaxing and dropping to her ground whilst the muscles lift up. I have used this tip ever since and it has been so incredible. It’s a strange concept but I always have perfect balance whether it’s on flat or pointe. So if you are the person who commented this, you are a life saver
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Hi!! Can u make a short video or even an insta post about how ballet hands should be placed.... ik that there can be different positions but can you show the most commonly used one in ballet
Great tips!!❤️ also your extensions are goalsssss
"she's going through a phase" HAHA I love that
Kenzie can you do a video on home equipment for ballet. I’ve had the worst time doing class on zoom cause I have no room to dance.
Early Squad where you at?? ✨
You were really cute explaining all that stuff ^^ Congrats for sharing all these information, because I rarely see this on internet. I'm from Brazil e learnt it from a ballet teacher just because she is physiotherapist! By the way, when you talked about the back - to engage the back muscles - my teacher says it's called to active your shoulder blade, it's like to pull them down, get it? Of course you got it, you did it hahahahaha loved your video! Keep searching and sharing your knowledge!! ♡♡♡♡
You don’t give yourself enough credit! You’re a beautiful dancer!
I heard somewhere that if you focus on your ground leg while extending the other leg, it goes a lot higher less painfully.
Thank you so much that really helped!! Now most of my teachers like me! Anyway Thx so much!. Love you💖
My ballet teacher would love you!
Wow these are really helpful lol!! Luv your vids 😆
Your a beautiful dancer but this technique is going to get you hurt - shifting the ribs over in order to get the leg higher is asking for low back injury...
Hi! I am the first person (I think lol)
You are!
It doesn't matter if you first ;-;
I really like the handmade dance wear. It looks really nice.
I also like your merch! Good luck on getting to 500 k subs!
I've bean dancing since I was 4 and I'm turning 12 this year. I'm going to get my pointe shoes this June!!
Sonya Alborn aw I’m so excited for you!!! I got my first pair when I was 12 too, now I’m 15. Be warned it’s quite uncomfortable for the first few months but you’ll get used to them in no time! I believe in you😘❤️💕
That's so exciting!!💖💖
Yayyyyyy! That’s so exciting! I got my first pair at 12 too!
Your wing is so good! Can you do a future video on how to get a better wing?
i am a ballet dancer but here is a tip. do not fully point.
Thanks, so much love for you!
im going back to class a whole new dancer
I dont even dance but im here to support you all the way!!
Love the new merch ✨❤️ and gthsnks for the ballet tips, they were so helpful queen
New subscriber!! I am a dancer.. this helped me a lot!
thank you so much this was so helpful!
Omg you should be a ballet teacher some day! This really helps
Congrats on 508K!!
This was so helpful thank you!
Could you please make a video explaining the last point?
Mackenzie not pulling up: "sOmEhOw I tUrnEd 3 TiMeS"
you should come to the dance academy in zurich for a week as a guets!!!
I have been wanting this for so long, the dance gods heard me hehehehe
Thank you this really helped me!😭✨ I subscribed💯
im watching this 2 days before I start ballet after the holidays-
Absolutely loved this video! Thank you so much
I don't even do ballet but I'm looking at this cause I just wanna learn lol
where did u get ur barre??? I need oneeee
Hi everyone! I was wondering if you could give me some dance advice! Here’s the problem: I’m a dancer and I’ve been dancing for ten years. I’ve had multiple knee injuries and have to have knee surgery. I’ve been in and out of dance for this and other health reasons for the past two years, and I haven’t danced since last September. I can’t have my surgery until after all this Covid-19 stuff passes, and after that I have to wait six months until I’m healed. I’ve been really anxious about getting out of shape, and I was wondering if y’all had any tips for things I can work on that aren’t super straining on the knee. Thanks 💙💙💙
Ryland W. I would say work on Abs , back and arms these are important for ballet and don’t put any weight on your knees
Thank you!
Hi! One of my friends had a really bad ankle injury, but she still wanted to do ballet and get better. In about 6 months she did barre on a yoga ball, so she basically just sat there and did the port de bras that we did standing. After the 6 months she came back so strong and stable, because not only had it helped her arm and head movements, but also her core stability. Really recommend doing class sitting on a yoga ball!
Katarina von Lingelsheim Thank you so much, that’s so good to hear!
Your the best ❤. 😊
I'm just becoming an actual ballerina self taught I used to take school ballet lessons since I was 5 and they barely helped me I'm just going to stay self taught😁
It’s midnight and I haven’t done ballet in about 10 years yet I’m watching as if I’m going to start again tomorrow
Anna -maybe you were drawn to this because you WILL be starting again. At least if you do, you have had a refresher course!!
These videos make me want to do ballet again. 😭
Yall, now maybe I can go from no potential to ok! 😌✨
Kenzie: I'm not saying I'm a professional.
Also kenzie: *states she's been doing ballet for 13 years*
I want to take a class from you
This was really helpful. Whenever I'm dancing, I'm constantly wondering why I'm wobbly, or can't get higher extensions, etc. This will really help me focus on a few things, and improve a lot more overall
Love this
mackenzie: ppl disregard epomma
my teachers: KAYLA!!! MORE EPOMMAAAAAAAAAA
Im 12 and ive been dancing since i was 3. I dont wanna be a professional dancer im just doing it for fun but i am such a perfectionist that im way harder on myself that i mean to be.
I just got a triple pirouette
when u look like presley hosbach:
Awesomeness
Do you have any tips for balancing
Truee.. i can relate so much when you talk about stamina.. i have low blood pressure and when my stamina is going down of course my technique kinda slacks off, so my teacher yells at me saying "pull up, etc etc". But i just can't because i'm already so tired. So i tried some cardio exercises from youtube, and i can feel at ballet that my stamina is just going ⬆️ and i can do my movements/technique better. So long story short, improve ur stamina guys!!
This is so great! Improving stamina is so important! I have to keep reminding myself this! :)
with the turnout one, (ik I'm late sorry 😭) but actually your entire turnout comes from your hips and if your feet aren't over your knees and you're turning out from your knees instead then it'll hurt your knees long term, my ballet teacher taught me about that. You're not actually turned out if you turn out from your knees, also the part about the extentions, when you place your leg where it's supposed to be, not too far back like you're forcing yourself to turn out and your hip is out of place, then your turn out will be automatically better when you're putting your leg where it's actually supposed to go
someone help I am confused. Are we supposed to not clench at all then and not tuck our hips? I want to do it correctly
you can go and check Ballet Conrad channel - there is all information needed about correct turn out.
@@raisssass thank you so much!
Alternive video title: Mackenzie flexing her Ballet skills on us noobs
Omg why u so perfect😅😅😂😂
I’m going to Joffrey next week so u know better be good
i’m not a dancer but i’m getting really interested into ballet. I feel like i’m too old ( i’m 12) to start and that i would get made fun of.
I have online auditions next week for dance team and I’m really nervous but I’m coming off of an ankle injury so I’m super nervous
Good luck I hope it goes well xx
If you forget the choreography, pretend the screen is broken aha!! Gd luck btw!!!
Maia S Hahahaha thats great😂 thank you
Chocolate Cherry thank you!
How did it go?
Why did Kenzie perform her ballerina dance to the My World is Beginning Today song from the 1970 Christmas video Fred Astaire Sings and Voices Santa Claus is Coming to Town?
thank you!! I am really trying to get better at ballet!! This helped a ton!!
I’m early! Yeeeeesssss!
What do you mean your extensions aren't that good?!?!? They are absolutely insane! You are so talented!!
For some reason i used to not like ballet but was still ok at it but ever since uve gotton my pointe shoes I’ve been in LOVE with ballet all of a sudden and these videos make me love it more 😊
I used to do pointe but I haven’t done it since to this virus cuz I haven’t been bothered so I need to get bck to it
As a ballet teacher I can say you would be a very good ballet teacher 😁👌
I know nothing about ballet and I also feel she would make an amazing ballet teacher. She's so dedicated to ballet and her training and development.
The turnout tip made me examine my own posture. I've struggled with tucking in my butt while not clenching so much I can't lift my legs. Can you perhaps do a tricks video on that?
Thanks sooooo much!
thank you!! im 14 and only been doing ballet for a year and a half and this helped a lot! :D
Do you have any tips for hyperextension? I struggle with that A LOT in ballet.
Lift😂 That's literally all I can say