Rond de Jambe Basics

Here is Franziska, at Holistic Ballet, with yet another very nice video, this time talking through the details of rond de jambe à terre (circle of the leg, on the floor).  This is part of the video series she is doing on Beginner Ballet Basic.   I like her explanation about keeping your legs taught and keeping the proper pelvic alignment.  She uses some clever tools to show the turn-out orientation of the legs while performing rond de jambe.  Her tip about lengthening beyond your toes, is a great one.

It's a good video for those just starting ballet.  Intermediate and advance dancers can benefit from some of her tips and reminders too; it's always useful to go back to basics.  Check it out, as well as the many other helpful videos found on her YouTube channel.