I can see what you mean… There is A LOT to this class! I can also say that I have found many Absolute Beginners respond very well to this approach-following along, rather than trying to master every detail at first. At my NYC studio it typically takes 2-3 classes for the student to make substantial progress in their posture and begin applying the fundamentals of plié correctly. From there, everything else begins to take shape beautifully. My approach is designed to allow even Absolute Beginners to engage with the technique while also encouraging a sense of artistry and delight. And I have observed that the feelings of delight that come with moving to the music are far more motivating for newbies than the anxiety that often comes with trying to remember so many technical details, especially when first starting out. It’s a balance between offering the technical training and inviting the inner-ballerina out to play… I’m SO GLAD you are enjoying the challenge of this basic class!! 🙏👏🏻🥰🩰✨
@@everydayballet I am a complete beginner (went to my first adult class last week!) and I absolutely loved this video. It's very motivating to be trusted with adding in the artistry and delight of dancing for the sake of dancing - it dispels all the nerves about being too old to start, or not the right shape, or not coordinated enough, etc. Thank you for posting. I will be following all your videos alongside my classes - and you have such a relaxing, reassuring voice! :)
@@Daisy-me8ed thank you for posting this! I have been dreaming about ballet for a while now (I'm 37), but I always felt clumsy, awkward, uncoordinated, no rhythm, not the right body type, etc. etc. I'm just going to do it, though.
I'm 62, and trying to work on my posture and balance as well as incorporate more exercise into my life. I have always loved ballet, so what a blessing to find your channel! I am so excited to dig out my old ballet slippers 😍 and actually enjoy exercise through dance again! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!!
I’m so glad you’ve found Everyday Ballet and are reconnecting with your love of ballet! Enjoying your exercise and feeling inspired are so important for overall wellness-I hope you find my videos helpful! 💕🩰🌸
this is HARD!!!!! the thing I love about ballet, is you never know it all. there is always room for improvement of technique and artistic presentation.
So true!! To move with strength & grace may look easy, but it is really a never-ending practice of awareness, refinement, and discovery! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏🏻🥰🩰
I teach a Barre class for Seniors. I'm 74 years young. They are all in their late 60's 70's and we did a short version of this dance. They loved it so much they BEGGED me to do another! This Monday we will do a short version of Waltz of the Flowers. I'm so excited! Thank you for your inspiration. I've only had one year of ballet when I was 6 and I've been a Barre instructor for 3 years but I'm so inspired by your grace and beauty!
I have been attending ballet classes for many years. With RAD teachers, a french teacher, and lastly, a Vaganova trained teacher who has stopped teaching beg. and intermediate classes. I recently went to a class with around 50 students. The school wanted us to pay a nonrefundable registration fee as well. I would be better off learning from the many TH-cam videos and taking online classes. I thank you for your videos. I will relearn everything and build up my confidence in centre work and head spotting.
Thanks so much for this!! I'm completely new to ballet (pretty much self-taught on TH-cam except for one in person class pre COVID) and still feels a bit awkward I"m excited to go through this whole series :) gonna feel my calves tomorrow...!
This was so good! I've never been to a ballet class but this makes me feel like I'm in a studio with a teacher. Great music choice as well. Thank you, Tiekka!
I will be adding this into my daily routine until i get it perfect. I used to do ballet as a child for many years but when the program was cancelled in my small town I never pursued it any further, but this class brought me so much joy. I've been looking for a way to move my body more in ways that make me really happy and ballet is now on the list
Thank you so much for this video! It's incredibly generous of you to share your talent and skill in ballet with the world! I am a 32 year old man and just started taking ballet classes and this is a great way to help me build confidence. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I absolutely LOVED this video - thank you! Ballet has helped me to begin moving joyfully again after a chronic condition had my body changing and unable to move in the ways I was used to. This has given me new life and spring in my step - ballet is a powerful tool for healing the body and becoming the music I love so much! Again, thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad you have found the healing power of ballet! Joy, connection, and deep renewal are the reasons I do and teach ballet. It gladdens my heart so much to know you are experiencing this! Sending warmest well wishes to you on your ballet journey!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful routine! Deceptively hard yet I couldn't stop smiling. Already looking forward to trying it again tomorrow (hopefully a little more gracefully 😅).
You teach really well .Please upload the videos after lockdown .From small age I wanted learn ballet but in India we don't have a scope to learn ballet but at the age 12 now I can start with it .Thank You
I did ballet for four years, between ages 5-9. I forgot how challenging the rond de jambe was! Thank you for these videos! I can now get to do what I used to love (and will continue to).
Hello Tiekka! I LOVEEED the class! Recovering from a knee injury and your class is perfect!! Adult ballet enthusiast here...THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!🤩👏🩰💖🌟
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found the class helpful! I actually work with a lot of people who are dealing with or recovering from injuries. It's just so important to maintain those basics because they really will keep you safe, even as you strengthen and recover. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for a wonderful class! This is the first time doing ballet in almost four years after I quit. This made me realize why I loved ballet so much. Thank you so much for a good exercise I will be coming back! ;)
thank you so much for this video! you're explaining the tiniest matters during the workout, and that's exactly what I was looking for when searching for my ballet classes! ♡♡♡ it's a must between my face to face lessons ♡
Thank you for your work ❤ this was the first time I did a barre routine with perfect posture 😊 I loved the way you explained every detail right down to how we find our turnout. And when you called us out to make corrections, it's like you were speaking directly to me! I actually laughed! I'm grateful to have finally found the right ballet teacher for me 🤗
Im so happy I've found you... Youre amazing and this video is incredible! As an absolute, complete newbie, the way you explain things, made me feel muscles that i didnt even know I had! Your gracefulnnes and lightness and connection to the music is contagious. But although i loved this video, i found it quite hard for someone who is absolutely at basic level! I wonder if you have any video similar to this one, but for a newbie with two left feet and little coordination but a strong will to learn 🥹
So glad you found me, too! If you are completely new and want a more thorough introduction, please do each of the videos in this playlist: Ballet Basics th-cam.com/play/PLndbff-Q6PM3D13wh5024yzBKCpPh2FKH.html Then go back to the class. I think you’ll find the more detailed instructions and ultra basic exercises from the playlist help! 🙏💕🩰✨
I'm so happy I found your class! I've always had a deep appreciation of ballet, but never dared taking a class due to knee injuries and cripplingly low self esteem, but I have a deep love of exercise and movement and it was amazing to take this class!!
Yay! I’m so happy you found it, too! One of the greatest joys for me as a teacher is creating an opportunity for people to connect with what lights up their heart through ballet. I hope you will continue to do what you love and allow it to heal your fractured self esteem and strengthen you in body and soul. Thank you for sharing-you’ve made my day! 🙏🥰✨💕🩰
Thank you! These videos are so easy to follow, compared to other ballet exercise programs I've tried. You show us more thoroughly what to do and explain what we should feel. Very nice! My legs and posture feel better too. :)
I’m delighted you are enjoying my teaching style! Thank you for watching and for your appreciation and kind words! It makes me happy to share what I love about ballet! 🙏💕🩰🌸
I have never ever done ballet in my life, not even any other dance. I always loved watching ballet dancers and i love classical music. I tried following this video today and wow, my calves hurt so much! It was so amazing though! Ill definitely come back to your videos. I felt very elegant (even though i probably didnt look like it :D) Please keep posting ballet workouts for beginners :) thank you!
Oh, I’m so glad you tried ballet!!! The fact that you enjoy watching it and the music tells me that ballet is something that will nourish you body and soul! The calves are definitely a soreness hotspot-but that gets better as your legs and core become stronger. (In my opinion, the feelings of Grace and elegance that come from doing ballet outweigh any sore muscles!😘) I really hope you’ll continue doing ballet! Congratulations on doing your first class! 🎉🩰🎈👏👏👏 If you decide you want more structured step-by-step training, please check out my Ballerina Body programs at www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member I’d love to share even more of ballet’s grace, joy, and power with you! 💕🌸🩰 Kind regards, Tiekka
I'm taking an adult beginning ballet class this summer, as a way to compliment my figure skating and gymnastics, and this is perfect for me in terms of practicing on my own throughout the week. Thanks!
I loved this workout! 💖 I suggest putting in the description section at what time the dancing part starts, it would be easier for those like me who are studying this moves repeatedly :)
Yes! Ballet seems like it wouldn’t be so challenging, but doing the moves correctly takes sooooo much strength and control-all while keeping poised and beautiful! This is what builds a Ballerina Body! 😘🩰✨
Thank you so much for the great class! I have been doing ballet for four years now and have been en pointe for a year and I was looking for something to do with my mom (who has never done ballet). This was great for both of us and I could definitely feel it. Sometimes I think it is better to go back to the basics and really work on that technique!
How wonderful that you are sharing ballet with your mom! Yes, the basics are ALWAYS valuable to revisit. We professional dancers do it all the time. In fact, taking basic/beginner classes is a fantastic way to strengthen your technique, especially for pointe work. I’m so glad you enjoyed the class (together!). If you’re looking for more ballet you can do at home, my Ballerina Body programs are made for home ballet practice. Here’s a link in case you’re interested: www.everydayballet.com/ballerina-body/ Keep dancing & loving ballet! 🩰✨💕👏🌸
Im sweating! But it feels good. Workibg on reclaiming my fitness and getting stronger after a few years whete chronic pain really knocked me down. I always loved ballet and this is a fun workout to add to the rotation.
Thank you so much Tiekka 🥰 your videos particularly the whole-heartedly teaching inspire me to start the ballet, I love it and I start to see my body shape change with more strength!!! I particularly like this video very much 💕
This is really nice I love it . I just need to look out for wrong postures ( im not experienced but maybe looking at you more closely i can correct some of them ) Update day 2 : i had a hard time woth the posture of my body i dont have a whole mirror around my dorm room so its hard to see my whole body and correct them as im watching you. I kinda clutching the bar but as you said we shouldnt so im kinda working on that . Neaely give up in the third work out because of my lack of balance but still continued . ❤❤
Wonderful! Doing ballet can help improve posture significantly-it just takes practice. And don’t worry about trying to look/be perfect with it. Good form develops over time. Mostly let yourself enjoy the beauty of the music and movements. Strengthening our joy is just as important! 💗🙏🩰
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Indeed It was funny 🙊 After the tendu exercise I wanted to scream: "please someone say bravo!!" 🤣 I love each and every class you give us 🙌🏼
So glad you enjoyed it! Ballet is a wonderful workout that develops unmatched posture, core control, & beautifully developed legs. Of course I’ve been doing ballet for decades, but I still think it’s the best workout! 😘🥰🩰✨
Thank you for making these videos!! I just came across you channel and am in love. I’ve never done ballet or barre but you made this very easy to understand and follow along with. I’m so excited to begin this new journey now! I live in NYC so I may have to sign up for a class in the studio!
Hi, I really am interested in learning ballet. I just don't have the money to actually take classes. You're actually the first TH-cam channel that gives me a feeling that I can pick up a bit of the ballet world without having to spend any money. I really enjoyed doing this class. I just find it very hard to keep my pelvis in the right position, I don't really even think I know how to keep it right (my buttocks are also kind of always pointing out 😅 so I feel a bit uncomfortable) Do you have any tips?
So glad you’re starting your ballet journey and that my videos are helping you! Regarding the pelvis… It’s the largest part and can take time to find the correct position. But keep working with awareness and it will happen! Make sure you don’t tuck it forward, but also try to imagine the tailbone lengthening down toward the floor. Assist this feeling by drawing in & up in the area below the navel. Finally, try to lengthen the fronts of the hips. All of these will help position the pelvis correctly. Just remember to be patient and kind with yourself because it also takes time to get it right. Hope this helps! 🙏🥰🩰✨
22 here and 3 months postpartum after having my first baby girl! This is my first time doing ballet again since I first got pregnant with her in March of 2023. Thank you so much for such a simple yet effective barre workout! 💪🩰
This was so fun to do! I'm 27 and a complete beginner - after being denied lessons when I was young because of my body shape, I had a bitter feeling towards ballet but I couldn't shake off the feeling of wanting to try it and I'm glad I did! I'm so happy I found your channel and thank you for sharing your videos with us :) I'm having some difficulty lifting my leg to the side (25:13) - should I be doing other leg workouts to help me with this move?
I’m so glad you found my channel and are enjoying doing ballet! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰 It takes time to develop the strength, flexibility, and technique to lift the leg to the side, so don’t worry if your leg is low. The important thing is to try to maintain your posture and use your core as you extend the leg away. With practice and the unique combination of strength and flexibility that ballet trains into the body, lifting the leg to the side will begin to happen more easily. Ballet technique is what will strengthen you best to do ballet! 🥰 Hope this helps! 💕🩰✨
I always wanted to start ballet to help my knees turn because my right one has always been turned to the center of the body.. idk how to explain this 😅 this is going to help me! Thanks
Thanks for watching! Proper turnout will strengthen the alignment of the legs to help with this. Just be sure to keep knees over toes at all times and be careful not to over-rotate the feet. Hope this helps!
Thank you very much for this great video. I'm 53 years old woman and I play piano on ballet classes 30 years already, but I'm totally new in practising ballet by myself. Please tell me do we need to work abs and chests separetly with some another workouts, or just ballet alone is strenghtening those musscles too?
Hi! So glad you are enjoying ballet for yourself!! Ballet actually stretches and tones the entire back and upper body. The technique relies on core driven movements, so it strengthens the core and stabilizes the pelvis. In my classes, we begin by doing a standing core & posture exercise before proceeding to barre exercises. The funny thing is that you could do thousands of sit-ups and still not have the kind of core strength & stability that Ballet hones. It’s more a matter of how you use the core rather than the amount of isolated strengthening exercises. I’d say if you have a weak core then doing some extra core work may be beneficial for getting in touch with those muscles. Otherwise, ballet does a fine job of strengthening the core, chest, and back! 😊🩰✨
Thank you so much i love you🥺 you make it look so easy and you made me feel so powerful i loved this so much . My forever dream is to become a ballerina but im afraid im too old to start now (16) , is it possible to start learning ballet from now?
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Yes-you can begin ballet at any age! Ballet will strengthen your body and mind and lift your spirits in all stages of life. I have students in their 70s & 80s. Starting in your teens is a great time to build good habits & graceful movements. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰🌷🩰
Ballet looks so graceful i want to give it a try, complete beginner here, into sedentarism, with neck problems, weak muscles, bad balance of the body and no previous workout, also my posture is quite bad, do you think ballet can improve my posture?
Ballet will definitely help your posture! The important thing is to start slow. Try this video to begin: th-cam.com/video/BYOhU7MA-PQ/w-d-xo.html Then do this video (which can also be done seated): th-cam.com/video/DPlAL6IIk3Y/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps! 💕🩰
I'm not very good at it mess up few movements I overthink a lot on the moves the part when stretch your leg out I have very tight hips. Definitely wanna get good at it!
Awesome practice, and really fitted for absolute beginners, unless others I found! And oh my, it seems all so light and slow, but my heartrate went up like crazy so I had to often take breaks and breathe deep. The only thing I can suggest is to lower the music volume, it is way too loud compared to your voice. EDIT: I also have a question. In the first sequence I tended to lock the standing knee, which led to pain and I guess it's dangerous too, how do you avoid that?
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! I’m still getting used to how to manage volume levels with my mic, so thanks for the suggestion-I’m working on it! 😊 Regarding your standing knee. It’s very important not to lock it! First, be sure you are not over-rotating the feet. See my Hoe to Turn Out Correctly video. Assuming you have correct foot alignment, you can avoid locking by bending the knee very slightly. This will further challenge the back of the standing leg as you do the exercise, just make sure the standing knee isn’t rolling forward. If you continue to experience discomfort in the knee, then back off and only do parts of the exercise that are comfortable on your knee. With time you will develop the strength to keep the knee well-aligned in turnout. Hope this helps! 😊🩰🌸
@@everydayballet Thanks so much for the answer! I did indeed watch the Turn Out video and I loved it, before that i was always forcing myself to turn the most possibile and it hurted, it's really fundamental life-saving advice! My natural turn out seems to be quite tiny and I always thought that was bad, before. What I find hard in keeping the standing knee bent is that it feels harder to keep it like that while sustaining weight, I tend to lock it back automatically and I have to be super aware to notice and correct it. But it may just be that I'm pretty heavy nowadays as well as the muscles not so strong.
Oh dear, I was a bit self taught dancing in my 20s and I get self conscious about the toe placements while doing the positions. Hopefully this helps 😊☺️
I hope it helps, too! In fact, my videos focus on those basics (which are indispensable), so I hope you find a lot of valuable information here. And if you want my complete training, check out my Ballerina Body programs (which are on sale this week!): www.everydayballet.com/fall-ballerina-body-sale/ 🙏🌸🩰🥰
ABSOLUTELY! Everyday Ballet is designed for every body--it doesn't matter if you are overweight at all! I really hope you will learn ballet, and I'm so glad you've been watching my videos! On TH-cam I recommend starting with the Ballet At Home & Ballet Basics playlists. For my complete program with lots of step-by-step guidance, definitely sign up for Ballerina Body: www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member/ I wish you much health & joy on your Ballet Journey!
Good day to you! I'm just wondering, how many times should I do this? I want to move forward to the other episodes but I also feel like I am not ready for them yet. Thank you and keep up the great videos! :DD
You should do this class as often and as many times as it takes for you to feel confident you know the basic steps. If you want a completely structured approach to doing ballet, I highly recommend my Ballerina Body program because it really provides that step-by-step guidance. Here's a link to check it out: www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member Ballet is very much about repetition and practice, so never hesitate to repeat sequences! Hope this helps! :-D
I love this class but I've years of practice. This is absolutely not an "absolute beginner" class! It is an "impeccable basic ballet class"!
I can see what you mean… There is A LOT to this class! I can also say that I have found many Absolute Beginners respond very well to this approach-following along, rather than trying to master every detail at first. At my NYC studio it typically takes 2-3 classes for the student to make substantial progress in their posture and begin applying the fundamentals of plié correctly. From there, everything else begins to take shape beautifully. My approach is designed to allow even Absolute Beginners to engage with the technique while also encouraging a sense of artistry and delight. And I have observed that the feelings of delight that come with moving to the music are far more motivating for newbies than the anxiety that often comes with trying to remember so many technical details, especially when first starting out. It’s a balance between offering the technical training and inviting the inner-ballerina out to play… I’m SO GLAD you are enjoying the challenge of this basic class!! 🙏👏🏻🥰🩰✨
Thank you for your reply, I agree with the ideas behind it -- just wouldn't want anyone to get overly discouraged too soon.
@@everydayballet I am a complete beginner (went to my first adult class last week!) and I absolutely loved this video. It's very motivating to be trusted with adding in the artistry and delight of dancing for the sake of dancing - it dispels all the nerves about being too old to start, or not the right shape, or not coordinated enough, etc. Thank you for posting. I will be following all your videos alongside my classes - and you have such a relaxing, reassuring voice! :)
@@Daisy-me8ed thank you for posting this! I have been dreaming about ballet for a while now (I'm 37), but I always felt clumsy, awkward, uncoordinated, no rhythm, not the right body type, etc. etc. I'm just going to do it, though.
I'm 62, and trying to work on my posture and balance as well as incorporate more exercise into my life. I have always loved ballet, so what a blessing to find your channel! I am so excited to dig out my old ballet slippers 😍 and actually enjoy exercise through dance again! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!!
I’m so glad you’ve found Everyday Ballet and are reconnecting with your love of ballet! Enjoying your exercise and feeling inspired are so important for overall wellness-I hope you find my videos helpful! 💕🩰🌸
this is HARD!!!!! the thing I love about ballet, is you never know it all. there is always room for improvement of technique and artistic presentation.
So true!! To move with strength & grace may look easy, but it is really a never-ending practice of awareness, refinement, and discovery! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏🏻🥰🩰
I teach a Barre class for Seniors. I'm 74 years young. They are all in their late 60's 70's and we did a short version of this dance. They loved it so much they BEGGED me to do another! This Monday we will do a short version of Waltz of the Flowers. I'm so excited! Thank you for your inspiration. I've only had one year of ballet when I was 6 and I've been a Barre instructor for 3 years but I'm so inspired by your grace and beauty!
Thank you for your kind words. I am so delighted you are inspired by videos and that you and your students are enjoying some ballet!!! 🙏👏🏻👏🏻🩰💕✨
Did this in the comfort of my own room. Amazing, please dont stop making these❤
So glad you enjoyed it! Keep practicing! 🥰🩰🌸
I have been attending ballet classes for many years. With RAD teachers, a french teacher, and lastly, a Vaganova trained teacher who has stopped teaching beg. and intermediate classes. I recently went to a class with around 50 students. The school wanted us to pay a nonrefundable registration fee as well. I would be better off learning from the many TH-cam videos and taking online classes. I thank you for your videos. I will relearn everything and build up my confidence in centre work and head spotting.
I hope my videos will help you. 🙏🥰🩰✨
Thanks so much for this!! I'm completely new to ballet (pretty much self-taught on TH-cam except for one in person class pre COVID) and still feels a bit awkward I"m excited to go through this whole series :) gonna feel my calves tomorrow...!
You're very welcome! Yes, those calves will get an incredible workout! Congratulations on starting ballet!
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I’m gonna be starting ballet class as soon as one opens up can’t wait
If you want an at-home option check out my Ballerina Body programs a www.everydayballet/become-a-member/
This was so good! I've never been to a ballet class but this makes me feel like I'm in a studio with a teacher. Great music choice as well. Thank you, Tiekka!
Yay! Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you will continue with ballet!
It’s great to be reconnecting to ballet through your videos.
I'm so glad you're reconnecting to ballet! Yay! :-D
Amazing! I loved it please do more absolute beginner class🙏🏻❤
I’m so delighted you enjoyed it! I’m making more so stay tuned! 🙏💕🩰
Beautiful class .I love the music.Thank you❤
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elegant and graceful! i had so much fun and joy doing this class, can't wait for new classes ♡
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Working on a holiday version right now. Thanks for watching!
I will be adding this into my daily routine until i get it perfect. I used to do ballet as a child for many years but when the program was cancelled in my small town I never pursued it any further, but this class brought me so much joy. I've been looking for a way to move my body more in ways that make me really happy and ballet is now on the list
Yay!!!! I’m so glad you are finding the JOY in ballet with me!!! 👏🏻🎉💗🙏🩰
Thank you so much for this video! It's incredibly generous of you to share your talent and skill in ballet with the world! I am a 32 year old man and just started taking ballet classes and this is a great way to help me build confidence. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are so very welcome! Congratulations on starting your ballet journey! 👏🏻🎉🩰
Wow, what a wonderful workout! Excellent instruction for someone who's never danced.
Thank you! So glad you’re discovering ballet! 👏🏻💕🩰✨
I absolutely LOVED this video - thank you! Ballet has helped me to begin moving joyfully again after a chronic condition had my body changing and unable to move in the ways I was used to. This has given me new life and spring in my step - ballet is a powerful tool for healing the body and becoming the music I love so much! Again, thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad you have found the healing power of ballet! Joy, connection, and deep renewal are the reasons I do and teach ballet. It gladdens my heart so much to know you are experiencing this! Sending warmest well wishes to you on your ballet journey!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful routine! Deceptively hard yet I couldn't stop smiling. Already looking forward to trying it again tomorrow (hopefully a little more gracefully 😅).
You’re very welcome! So glad you enjoy it! Yes, the simplicity is definitely challenging. 🥰🩰✨
You teach really well .Please upload the videos after lockdown .From small age I wanted learn ballet but in India we don't have a scope to learn ballet but at the age 12 now I can start with it .Thank You
Thank you! I will be uploading more videos, and I’m delighted you’re learning ballet! 🥰🩰🌸
I did ballet for four years, between ages 5-9. I forgot how challenging the rond de jambe was! Thank you for these videos! I can now get to do what I used to love (and will continue to).
I’m so glad you found my channel! Welcome back to ballet! (Practice will help make your movements calm and strong. 💖🩰🌸
I really need hip exercise and exercises and I have found it AND I've always wanted to know ballet!
Yay!!! 👏🏻🎉🩰🌸 So glad you found my channel!
Thank you for this ballet barre. Please upload more complete barre.
Thanks for watching! I am working on a lot of new videos, so there will be more to come.
Hello Tiekka! I LOVEEED the class! Recovering from a knee injury and your class is perfect!! Adult ballet enthusiast here...THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH!!🤩👏🩰💖🌟
You're very welcome! I'm so glad you found the class helpful! I actually work with a lot of people who are dealing with or recovering from injuries. It's just so important to maintain those basics because they really will keep you safe, even as you strengthen and recover. Thanks so much for watching!
@@everydayballet Looking forward for more classes and tips!! Loads of LOVE!!🥰🩰🌸💖
Thank you for a wonderful class! This is the first time doing ballet in almost four years after I quit. This made me realize why I loved ballet so much. Thank you so much for a good exercise I will be coming back! ;)
So glad you reconnected with your JOY in ballet! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🩰🎉💕🌸
thank you so much for this video! you're explaining the tiniest matters during the workout, and that's exactly what I was looking for when searching for my ballet classes! ♡♡♡ it's a must between my face to face lessons ♡
You’re so welcome! This is how I present all of my online classes in my online program. So glad it works for you! 🙏🩰✨
I've tried ballet for the first time and I didn't know I was going to have this much fun! I will definitely continue. Thanks for the class!
Dance is ultimately an expression of joy-it should be incredible fun!!! I’m so glad you found this for yourself! 👏✨💕🩰
This was absolutely wonderful! You are such a lovely teacher and your directions are delivered in a way that is so soothing
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my videos! :-D
Thank you for your work ❤ this was the first time I did a barre routine with perfect posture 😊 I loved the way you explained every detail right down to how we find our turnout. And when you called us out to make corrections, it's like you were speaking directly to me! I actually laughed! I'm grateful to have finally found the right ballet teacher for me 🤗
I’m so glad you’re here-Welcome! 👏🏻🎉🩰🥰
I’m using this as practice before my first ever ballet class!I just got my fist ballet flats I’m so excited🥰🥰🥰
👏🏻🎉So excited you’re starting ballet! Hope you have a wonderful experience!💗🩰
You are so kind to share ballet with us. I absolutely loved this. Thank you! ❤
Thank you for your kind words. You are so welcome! I’m delighted that you enjoyed it! 🙏💕🩰👏🏻
Im so happy I've found you... Youre amazing and this video is incredible! As an absolute, complete newbie, the way you explain things, made me feel muscles that i didnt even know I had! Your gracefulnnes and lightness and connection to the music is contagious.
But although i loved this video, i found it quite hard for someone who is absolutely at basic level! I wonder if you have any video similar to this one, but for a newbie with two left feet and little coordination but a strong will to learn 🥹
So glad you found me, too! If you are completely new and want a more thorough introduction, please do each of the videos in this playlist:
Ballet Basics
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Then go back to the class. I think you’ll find the more detailed instructions and ultra basic exercises from the playlist help! 🙏💕🩰✨
@@everydayballet Oh, thank you Tiekka! 💖💖✨
I am sweating i absolutely loved this thank you!
You're so welcome! 🙏💕🩰
I'm so happy I found your class! I've always had a deep appreciation of ballet, but never dared taking a class due to knee injuries and cripplingly low self esteem, but I have a deep love of exercise and movement and it was amazing to take this class!!
Yay! I’m so happy you found it, too! One of the greatest joys for me as a teacher is creating an opportunity for people to connect with what lights up their heart through ballet. I hope you will continue to do what you love and allow it to heal your fractured self esteem and strengthen you in body and soul. Thank you for sharing-you’ve made my day! 🙏🥰✨💕🩰
Amazing! I loved it please do more absolute beginner class
So glad you enjoying it! Stay tuned! You can also check out my Absolute Beginner options at www.everydayballet.com/everyday-ballet-on-demand/
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Thank you! These videos are so easy to follow, compared to other ballet exercise programs I've tried. You show us more thoroughly what to do and explain what we should feel. Very nice! My legs and posture feel better too. :)
I’m delighted you are enjoying my teaching style! Thank you for watching and for your appreciation and kind words! It makes me happy to share what I love about ballet! 🙏💕🩰🌸
I have never ever done ballet in my life, not even any other dance. I always loved watching ballet dancers and i love classical music. I tried following this video today and wow, my calves hurt so much! It was so amazing though! Ill definitely come back to your videos. I felt very elegant (even though i probably didnt look like it :D) Please keep posting ballet workouts for beginners :) thank you!
Oh, I’m so glad you tried ballet!!! The fact that you enjoy watching it and the music tells me that ballet is something that will nourish you body and soul! The calves are definitely a soreness hotspot-but that gets better as your legs and core become stronger. (In my opinion, the feelings of Grace and elegance that come from doing ballet outweigh any sore muscles!😘) I really hope you’ll continue doing ballet! Congratulations on doing your first class! 🎉🩰🎈👏👏👏 If you decide you want more structured step-by-step training, please check out my Ballerina Body programs at www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member
I’d love to share even more of ballet’s grace, joy, and power with you! 💕🌸🩰
Kind regards,
Tiekka
@@everydayballet thank you! Currently im a highschool student with no money but i will definitely buy your program in the future. 💞
That’s okay! It’s GREAT that you’re starting now! And stay tuned for more videos 🥰🌸🩰
Thank you for this video helps with strength my body 60young❤
So glad you enjoy it!! 🙏💖🩰🌸
I'm taking an adult beginning ballet class this summer, as a way to compliment my figure skating and gymnastics, and this is perfect for me in terms of practicing on my own throughout the week. Thanks!
You’re so welcome! Ballet will definitely help your other athletic endeavors! 💕🩰✨
I started with ballet workout today and it brightened my first day of 2021! Thank you for sharing the amazing ballet and cannot wait for more classes!
I'm so glad it gives you joy! That's the "pointe!" :-D
This was amazing! I haven't practiced for 20 years and this was just what I needed ❤❤
So glad you’ve come back to ballet!!! 🎉👏🏻🥰🩰
I loved this workout! 💖 I suggest putting in the description section at what time the dancing part starts, it would be easier for those like me who are studying this moves repeatedly :)
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the suggestion--that's a good one for all my videos. :-D
Thank you so much for those absolute basics classes! I’ve always wanted to try ballet but was never brave enough to go to a class.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you are trying ballet! :-D
Lovely routine and instruction. I’m going to check out the online platform. This video has SO many ads.
Thank you! I hope you will check out my online program. 🙏🥰🩰
Thought this would be too easy. Pleasantly surprised! Calves are on fire! Surprisingly hard to keep hips still too! Will definitely do this again :)
Yes! Ballet seems like it wouldn’t be so challenging, but doing the moves correctly takes sooooo much strength and control-all while keeping poised and beautiful! This is what builds a Ballerina Body! 😘🩰✨
Thank you 😇
You're welcome 😊💕🩰
Thank you so much for the great class! I have been doing ballet for four years now and have been en pointe for a year and I was looking for something to do with my mom (who has never done ballet). This was great for both of us and I could definitely feel it.
Sometimes I think it is better to go back to the basics and really work on that technique!
How wonderful that you are sharing ballet with your mom! Yes, the basics are ALWAYS valuable to revisit. We professional dancers do it all the time. In fact, taking basic/beginner classes is a fantastic way to strengthen your technique, especially for pointe work. I’m so glad you enjoyed the class (together!). If you’re looking for more ballet you can do at home, my Ballerina Body programs are made for home ballet practice. Here’s a link in case you’re interested:
www.everydayballet.com/ballerina-body/
Keep dancing & loving ballet! 🩰✨💕👏🌸
you truly radiate with elegance, thank you for this wonderful learning material!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos!
Im sweating! But it feels good. Workibg on reclaiming my fitness and getting stronger after a few years whete chronic pain really knocked me down. I always loved ballet and this is a fun workout to add to the rotation.
So glad you are reclaiming yourself and that my videos are helping you connect with your love of ballet! 👏🏻🎉🥰🩰✨
Thanks again for this morning class. I especially love Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King part. :D
That’s one of my favorites-so fun & exciting! 🥰🩰
Thank you so much Tiekka 🥰 your videos particularly the whole-heartedly teaching inspire me to start the ballet, I love it and I start to see my body shape change with more strength!!! I particularly like this video very much 💕
It makes me so happy to read your kind words and know that you have started ballet!! What JOY!!! Congratulations and THANK YOU for this! 👏🏻👏🏻🎉🥰🩰
Been doing this every morning for a week 💗 so relaxing
Wonderful! So glad you enjoy it! 🙏💗🩰
Omg i just love it . I've never had a ballet teacher but I think you're really a great teacher . Your voice is so calming and i loved your lesson.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the class and I hope you'll do more ballet with me! 🥰🩰🙏🏻
awesome thanks
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I love love love SUPER love your channel and your videos.
Yay! Thank you! 💕🙏🩰✨
You have such a soothing voice, although instructive. Its was very informative and easy to fallow. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🥰🌸🩰
You’re the most beautiful and inspiring 💖 Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your kind words! I am so glad you enjoy my videos!
wow I loved this!! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙏😊🩰
This is really nice I love it . I just need to look out for wrong postures ( im not experienced but maybe looking at you more closely i can correct some of them )
Update day 2 : i had a hard time woth the posture of my body i dont have a whole mirror around my dorm room so its hard to see my whole body and correct them as im watching you. I kinda clutching the bar but as you said we shouldnt so im kinda working on that . Neaely give up in the third work out because of my lack of balance but still continued . ❤❤
Wonderful! Doing ballet can help improve posture significantly-it just takes practice. And don’t worry about trying to look/be perfect with it. Good form develops over time. Mostly let yourself enjoy the beauty of the music and movements. Strengthening our joy is just as important! 💗🙏🩰
I am from Brasil north and I loved your explanations
I’m so glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching! 🙏😊🩰💕
That was great I learned alot hope for new videos ❤
Glad you liked it! I'm working on more videos now, so stay tuned!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Indeed It was funny 🙊 After the tendu exercise I wanted to scream: "please someone say bravo!!" 🤣 I love each and every class you give us 🙌🏼
Thank you for your kind words! It is my joy to teach and share the beauty and joy of ballet with you! 🙏💗🩰
Wow what a work out. Love this
So glad you enjoyed it! Ballet is a wonderful workout that develops unmatched posture, core control, & beautifully developed legs. Of course I’ve been doing ballet for decades, but I still think it’s the best workout! 😘🥰🩰✨
You made me happy again.
this was amazing.
I will always support you.
Please stay safe❤
I am so glad you find joy in it! Joy is the reason to do ballet! Thanks so much for your kind words--You also be safe and well. :-D
Thank you for making these videos!! I just came across you channel and am in love. I’ve never done ballet or barre but you made this very easy to understand and follow along with. I’m so excited to begin this new journey now! I live in NYC so I may have to sign up for a class in the studio!
You're so welcome! And CONGRATULATIONS on starting on your ballet journey! It would be awesome to see you at the studio sometime! Happy Summer!
Thank you for posting! I really liked how you explained everything!
So glad you enjoyed the class and my teaching style! 🙏🌸💖🩰
Hi, I really am interested in learning ballet. I just don't have the money to actually take classes. You're actually the first TH-cam channel that gives me a feeling that I can pick up a bit of the ballet world without having to spend any money. I really enjoyed doing this class. I just find it very hard to keep my pelvis in the right position, I don't really even think I know how to keep it right (my buttocks are also kind of always pointing out 😅 so I feel a bit uncomfortable) Do you have any tips?
So glad you’re starting your ballet journey and that my videos are helping you! Regarding the pelvis… It’s the largest part and can take time to find the correct position. But keep working with awareness and it will happen! Make sure you don’t tuck it forward, but also try to imagine the tailbone lengthening down toward the floor. Assist this feeling by drawing in & up in the area below the navel. Finally, try to lengthen the fronts of the hips. All of these will help position the pelvis correctly. Just remember to be patient and kind with yourself because it also takes time to get it right. Hope this helps! 🙏🥰🩰✨
@@everydayballet thank you for answering i'll be sure to work on that🙃
Excellent ballet lesson
Many thanks!
Thank you so much for everything!!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoy my videos 🥰🙏🩰🌸
Great video, and you are so pretty!
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. 🙏💗🩰🌸
22 here and 3 months postpartum after having my first baby girl! This is my first time doing ballet again since I first got pregnant with her in March of 2023. Thank you so much for such a simple yet effective barre workout! 💪🩰
Congratulations! And welcome back to ballet! So glad you enjoy my videos! 🙏🎉💕🩰
This is wonderful!
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This is amazing and you are very descriptive!
Thank you! I love teaching ballet and I’m so glad you enjoy my style 🙏🥰🩰🌸
if you want a killer exercise for your legs you've come to the right place. The releves alone do it every time 😂
I love it! Thank you! Yes, ballet is the BEST for legs 🦵 🩰✨💖
I'm a belly dancer and I'm not used to keeping the pelvis quiet. This was fun to do.
Ahhh, belly dancing sounds so FUN! How wonderful that you gave ballet a try! So glad you enjoying the video! 🙏🏻🥰🩰✨
You are the BEST!
Thank you so much ❤️
Bravo! Great technique & music...
Merci! So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much. Such a good class. 🙏
So glad you enjoyed it! 🌸🥰🩰
These classes are great! Thank you!
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching! 😊🙏🩰
This is sooo amazing
I’m so glad you found my channel! No one should feel badly about doing ballet! Please keep learning and dancing! 🙏💖🩰🌸
I hate the pain but I love the beauty❤❤❤😭
Good technique should help minimize the discomforts so you can enjoy more of the beauty of ballet! 🤗🩰
I'm a teen starting ballet. Just for fun! I loved this, thank you!
That is the best reason to start! So glad you enjoyed it! 💖🩰✨🙏
@@everydayballet I enjoyed it so much!!!!!
Yay!!! 👏👏👏🥰🩰💖
Thank you!!!!🥋🥊🧘♀️
Thank you so much! This was incredible!
You're so welcome! I'm delighted you enjoyed it! Ballet is and should be a joy. :-D
This is so beautiful❤️
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🥰🩰🌸
This was so fun to do! I'm 27 and a complete beginner - after being denied lessons when I was young because of my body shape, I had a bitter feeling towards ballet but I couldn't shake off the feeling of wanting to try it and I'm glad I did! I'm so happy I found your channel and thank you for sharing your videos with us :) I'm having some difficulty lifting my leg to the side (25:13) - should I be doing other leg workouts to help me with this move?
I’m so glad you found my channel and are enjoying doing ballet! 👏🏻👏🏻🥰 It takes time to develop the strength, flexibility, and technique to lift the leg to the side, so don’t worry if your leg is low. The important thing is to try to maintain your posture and use your core as you extend the leg away. With practice and the unique combination of strength and flexibility that ballet trains into the body, lifting the leg to the side will begin to happen more easily. Ballet technique is what will strengthen you best to do ballet! 🥰
Hope this helps! 💕🩰✨
Thank you so much !!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
My posture is absolutely terrible but im working on it!
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Soo good ,def felt it, tyyy✨
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I always wanted to start ballet to help my knees turn because my right one has always been turned to the center of the body.. idk how to explain this 😅 this is going to help me! Thanks
Thanks for watching! Proper turnout will strengthen the alignment of the legs to help with this. Just be sure to keep knees over toes at all times and be careful not to over-rotate the feet. Hope this helps!
Beautiful ❤❤❤
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thanks, u are perfect
You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! :-D
Thank you very much for this great video. I'm 53 years old woman and I play piano on ballet classes 30 years already, but I'm totally new in practising ballet by myself. Please tell me do we need to work abs and chests separetly with some another workouts, or just ballet alone is strenghtening those musscles too?
Hi! So glad you are enjoying ballet for yourself!! Ballet actually stretches and tones the entire back and upper body. The technique relies on core driven movements, so it strengthens the core and stabilizes the pelvis. In my classes, we begin by doing a standing core & posture exercise before proceeding to barre exercises. The funny thing is that you could do thousands of sit-ups and still not have the kind of core strength & stability that Ballet hones. It’s more a matter of how you use the core rather than the amount of isolated strengthening exercises. I’d say if you have a weak core then doing some extra core work may be beneficial for getting in touch with those muscles. Otherwise, ballet does a fine job of strengthening the core, chest, and back! 😊🩰✨
@@everydayballet ok, thank you very much. ❤️🌹
Thank you so much i love you🥺 you make it look so easy and you made me feel so powerful i loved this so much . My forever dream is to become a ballerina but im afraid im too old to start now (16) , is it possible to start learning ballet from now?
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Yes-you can begin ballet at any age! Ballet will strengthen your body and mind and lift your spirits in all stages of life. I have students in their 70s & 80s. Starting in your teens is a great time to build good habits & graceful movements. Thank you so much for watching! 🥰🌷🩰
Ballet looks so graceful i want to give it a try, complete beginner here, into sedentarism, with neck problems, weak muscles, bad balance of the body and no previous workout, also my posture is quite bad, do you think ballet can improve my posture?
Ballet will definitely help your posture! The important thing is to start slow. Try this video to begin: th-cam.com/video/BYOhU7MA-PQ/w-d-xo.html
Then do this video (which can also be done seated): th-cam.com/video/DPlAL6IIk3Y/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps! 💕🩰
@@everydayballet I am truly thankful for your comment and your help, thank you so much!
kind regards :)
I'm not very good at it mess up few movements I overthink a lot on the moves the part when stretch your leg out I have very tight hips. Definitely wanna get good at it!
It’s all about practice! Try to not judge yourself, be kind to your body, and practice! 🥰🩰✨
Awesome practice, and really fitted for absolute beginners, unless others I found! And oh my, it seems all so light and slow, but my heartrate went up like crazy so I had to often take breaks and breathe deep.
The only thing I can suggest is to lower the music volume, it is way too loud compared to your voice.
EDIT: I also have a question. In the first sequence I tended to lock the standing knee, which led to pain and I guess it's dangerous too, how do you avoid that?
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! I’m still getting used to how to manage volume levels with my mic, so thanks for the suggestion-I’m working on it! 😊
Regarding your standing knee. It’s very important not to lock it! First, be sure you are not over-rotating the feet. See my Hoe to Turn Out Correctly video. Assuming you have correct foot alignment, you can avoid locking by bending the knee very slightly. This will further challenge the back of the standing leg as you do the exercise, just make sure the standing knee isn’t rolling forward. If you continue to experience discomfort in the knee, then back off and only do parts of the exercise that are comfortable on your knee. With time you will develop the strength to keep the knee well-aligned in turnout.
Hope this helps! 😊🩰🌸
@@everydayballet Thanks so much for the answer!
I did indeed watch the Turn Out video and I loved it, before that i was always forcing myself to turn the most possibile and it hurted, it's really fundamental life-saving advice! My natural turn out seems to be quite tiny and I always thought that was bad, before.
What I find hard in keeping the standing knee bent is that it feels harder to keep it like that while sustaining weight, I tend to lock it back automatically and I have to be super aware to notice and correct it. But it may just be that I'm pretty heavy nowadays as well as the muscles not so strong.
Oh dear, I was a bit self taught dancing in my 20s and I get self conscious about the toe placements while doing the positions. Hopefully this helps 😊☺️
I hope it helps, too! In fact, my videos focus on those basics (which are indispensable), so I hope you find a lot of valuable information here. And if you want my complete training, check out my Ballerina Body programs (which are on sale this week!):
www.everydayballet.com/fall-ballerina-body-sale/
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@@everydayballet thanks will definitely check it out
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Hi, I've already watched this video twice and I've always wanted to learn ballet. But I'm a little overweight. Can I still learn ballet?
ABSOLUTELY! Everyday Ballet is designed for every body--it doesn't matter if you are overweight at all! I really hope you will learn ballet, and I'm so glad you've been watching my videos! On TH-cam I recommend starting with the Ballet At Home & Ballet Basics playlists. For my complete program with lots of step-by-step guidance, definitely sign up for Ballerina Body: www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member/
I wish you much health & joy on your Ballet Journey!
@@everydayballet thank you. I'll be on the lookout for your uploads. 💐
Good day to you! I'm just wondering, how many times should I do this? I want to move forward to the other episodes but I also feel like I am not ready for them yet. Thank you and keep up the great videos! :DD
You should do this class as often and as many times as it takes for you to feel confident you know the basic steps. If you want a completely structured approach to doing ballet, I highly recommend my Ballerina Body program because it really provides that step-by-step guidance. Here's a link to check it out: www.everydayballet.com/become-a-member
Ballet is very much about repetition and practice, so never hesitate to repeat sequences! Hope this helps! :-D
@@everydayballet Ohh okay okay thank you miss! :DD