https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk en-us 2019-01-27 15:39:12 UTC 2023-02-21 17:06:24 UTC hello@padlet.com maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/334597541 Pirouette preparation 

Pirouette preparation is important as it helps to achieve more turns. The technique required for pirouettes is similar across all three core techniques however, there are slight differences such as in ballet the pirouette is always done on a straight leg however for jazz and contemporary maybe performed on a fondu. Although the way pirouette should be performed is the same for all of them. 

The technique... 
For the arms in step 1 and 2, they should be at shoulder height, straight and within eye line. Whereas, in step 3 they should be slightly away from the body and curved this is so when moving from position 2 to 3 you can whip the arm into first, giving you more momentum to turn. The shoulders need to be back and down to open up the chest to allow for easier breathing in all steps. 
The supporting leg should be directly under the hip, pulled up and engaged for steps 1and 3. The other leg should start out to 2nd straight and turned out. It should then move through to a deep 4th position in step 2 where the legs are diagonal to each other, not parallel. Being in a more open position allows you to give more power and better execution of the movement. In a pirouette the supporting leg should be on relevé  straight or on fondu depending on the style, the other leg should be in a high passé turned in or out again depending on the style. The core should be engaged and the body pulled up to help maintain balance. The head should whip ensuring to spot the direction you are going. You should land a pirouette on a pilé to prevent the risk of injury. ]]> 2019-02-24 17:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/334597541 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/336029984 Vaganova example of  centre exercise (YouTube, 2014) 
Tendu exercise in the centre 
watch 13:30-14]]> 2019-02-27 17:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/336029984 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/336032828 Tendus in the centre - Vaganova technique15/11/18]]> 2019-02-27 17:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/336032828 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338121096 Flat back 
The first picture shows how the incorrect alignment for a flat back, this is because my back is curved, head dropped down making it out of line with my spine and I am swaying back on my legs. Through this incorrect posture it can cause damage to my spine and my knees. 

In the second picture you can see that my back, head and arms are all in a straight line causing the flat position.  Also from my hips to ankle it creates a straight line and I am not swayed back over the hip joint. Through having the correct alignment it means that I am working on my abdominal muscles, hamstrings and strength. this is because to hold the position my core needs to be engaged and legs straight and pulled up. This is then a transferrable skill between jazz and contemporary.  ]]> 2019-03-05 20:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338121096 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338122986 Contemporary flat back exercise 04/03/19]]> 2019-03-05 20:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338122986 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338123785 Flat back exercise in jazz
04/2/19]]> 2019-03-05 20:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/338123785 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/346948714 Jazz technique first position 

At the start of the year I had the incorrect jazz first therefore had to work on getting out of my habit of this, to do this I would focus on where my hands where during exercises. Using the correct jazz first means that my arm alignments will be more elegant and look stronger, also it means when going to other positions it is easier to pass through to. The jazz first position should be hands and elbows in line with the shoulders. shoulders should be rotated back and down giving you a straight spine. This enables you to keep the correct alignment when moving through to other positions such as 2nd, as if I was to use left technique it would require me to lift my arms upward and out rather than straight out. The first position gives you the correct alignment to directly move your arms outwards and remain straight. Through having the correct arms it has helped with my overall posture when performing jazz.]]> 2019-03-31 20:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/346948714 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347282390 Bournonville technique 
watch 20.48-21.35 and 1.32.00-1.34
(YouTube, 2012)]]> 2019-04-01 16:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347282390 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347289402 Bournonville technique  29/03/1]]> 2019-04-01 17:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347289402 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347295350 The Horton technique (YouTube, 2008)]]> 2019-04-01 17:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347295350 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347296447 Matt Mattox technique (YouTube, 2011)watch from 0:50 ]]> 2019-04-01 17:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347296447 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347297936 Luigi jazz technique (YouTube, 2011)]]> 2019-04-01 17:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/347297936 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348261687 Balanchine technique 
(YouTube, 2015)Watch from 26.00]]> 2019-04-03 19:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348261687 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348587910 Fortification 2 04/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 15:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348587910 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348616707 Balanchine technique travelling Pirouette combination
23/01/19]]> 2019-04-04 16:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348616707 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348626639 Lateral T 
In contemporary we use lateral Ts within exercises, in order for the exercise to help improve me, I am required to have the correct technique for a basic lateral T. In the 1st picture is what my lateral T was like at the start of the year.This is an incorrect alignment of a lateral T as shown in the 2nd picture, which is now, my heel should be turned out facing forwards, this is too help remain balanced and achieve a turn out on my lifted leg. Both legs should remain straight with the legs and core engaged in order to hold the position. My body is in a straight-line with my head and hip, my arms should also remain by my ears and no wider. Through being by my ears it also helps to keep balance. ]]> 2019-04-04 16:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348626639 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348626754 Splits 

In the first picture you can see that I am not flat, my back leg is not straight and I am turned out. My foot is also not pointed. Through not being straight it also means that my posture is incorrect. 

The 2nd image is what I used to help keep my hips parallel, when working to get flat through this exercise. I am able to adjust myself in the mirror and have someone else help to correct me. I will also make sure to stretch and work on my overall flexibility as much as possible. 

The 3rd image shows my progression in the splits and being able to achieve the correct alignment. ]]> 2019-04-04 16:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348626754 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348627152 Lateral T used in an exercise
25/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 17:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348627152 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348630875 Stag position 
The correct alignment for a stag is that your leg of the ground should be at a 90° parallel angle. My arms are required to be reaching both forward and backwards to give an elongation, whilst my back should be creating a open space. In the first picture I am not achieving this. Though my 2nd one is an improvement. However, I still need to work on getting my leg in the correct position and to pull up my back to give the arch. ]]> 2019-04-04 17:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348630875 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348635679 An example of contemporary choreography. 01/04/19]]> 2019-04-04 17:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348635679 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348636986 Example of a travelling sequence 
25/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 17:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348636986 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348638980 Barre posture 
In the 1st picture you can see that my alignment at the barre is incorrect as my back is arched causing my bum to stick out. My shoulders are forward and my legs and core are not engaged, causing a slouched position. I have worked on this through looking in the mirror and correcting my self. The 2nd image shows the correct alignment this is because my core is engaged, legs pulled up and straight, meaning my bum is tucked under. My back muscles are also engaged meaning that my shoulders are automatically rotated back to open my chest. This means my spine is straight and gives a good alignment at the barre as all my muscles are now working. ]]> 2019-04-04 17:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348638980 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348641617 Grand battements incorrect 
15/11/18
This is incorrect as with each battement I am sitting on my standing hip, which means that I am not completely pulled up my standing leg meaning, that I have no control and my kicks are weak. My back and core is also not engaged you can see this as my upper body moves with each kick. I am also not always finishing my battements in 5th position. When performing an allongé it should always be done with a head in this video it is not as clear. ]]> 2019-04-04 17:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348641617 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348681060 Grand battements improved 
23/01/19
In this video you can see that my upper body doesn't move as much and I am working on holding my core and having my back engaged in order to do this. I am also not leaning into the standing hip and my standing leg is pulled up and engaged, this means that I am able to control my leg. I also show the use of my head with allongé clearer and I am ensuring to end in 5th each time, whilst maintaining a good posture and strong arms.  ]]> 2019-04-04 18:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348681060 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348692453 What a split leap should look like in the air on the floor. 04/02/19
- Arms in line with shoulders 
- Shoulders down 
- Legs straight and toes pointed ]]> 2019-04-04 19:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348692453 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348694983 This is a website which helped me to check over my posture at the barre and to correct myself.
(ThoughtCo, 2017)]]> 2019-04-04 19:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348694983 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348698378 Switch leaps 11/02.]]> 2019-04-04 19:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348698378 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348699551 Saut de basque 28/01/19]]> 2019-04-04 19:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348699551 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348702074 Plié 15/11/19]]> 2019-04-04 19:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348702074 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348704875 Port de bras shown through spring ball changes. 
25/09/18 1-4
10/10/18 5&6
15/01/19 7-10]]> 2019-04-04 19:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348704875 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706288 A Matt Mattox styled jazz exercise 
14/11/18]]> 2019-04-04 19:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706288 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706755 Single frappes 
14/11/18]]> 2019-04-04 19:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706755 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706980 Double frappes 15/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 19:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348706980 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348707775 Adage exercise 
04/12/18]]> 2019-04-04 19:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348707775 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348709565 Adagio exercise 
01/04/19]]> 2019-04-04 19:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348709565 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348711000 An exercise to understand the use of pilé 
24/01/19]]> 2019-04-04 19:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348711000 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348718081 Set warm up using the Horton Technique 
11/02/19]]> 2019-04-04 20:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348718081 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348719285 Working from the hips.
This is used within an exercise to show the use of the hips and stretch them. The correct alignment for this is too lean forward through the use of the hips not the back. As you can see in the 2nd image I am using my back rather than hips. ]]> 2019-04-04 20:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348719285 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348720037 Pirouettes en dedans and en dehors 
01/04/19]]> 2019-04-04 20:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348720037 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348720708 An exercise for strengthening 
23/01/19]]> 2019-04-04 20:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348720708 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348726334 Jump exercise in centre]]> 2019-04-04 20:49:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348726334 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348730877 Allegro exercise ]]> 2019-04-04 21:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348730877 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348732683 Arms in 2nd 
2/02/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348732683 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348732848 Arms in 2nd 
02/02/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348732848 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733054 The use of fondu in an exercise 
15/11/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733054 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733484 Jazz pirouettes on fondu 
13/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733484 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733727 Jazz pirouettes on straight leg 
13/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348733727 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348734496 Kicks showing use of straight and bent leg
15/02/18]]> 2019-04-04 21:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348734496 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348735657 Website to help know what exercises are best for aerobic fitness (Healthline, 2018)]]> 2019-04-04 21:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348735657 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348736311 Split leap left Side 04/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348736311 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348736453 Split leap right side 04/03/19]]> 2019-04-04 21:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348736453 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348739562 Jeté's at the barre showing use of head and upper body 26/11/18]]> 2019-04-04 21:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348739562 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348886256 A link to show the importance of having ballet training if you want to become professional. ]]> 2019-04-05 12:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348886256 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348963492 Single pirouettes 
04/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348963492 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348964219 Double pirouettes 
15/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348964219 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348964598 Triple pirouettes 
15/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348964598 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348965062 To improve kicks 
19/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348965062 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348965589 Gallops example 
19/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348965589 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348966050 Fouetté preparation 
19/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:12:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348966050 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348966588 Fouetté turns 
25/03/19]]> 2019-04-05 15:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348966588 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348984529 Tendu's at the barre 
15/11/18]]> 2019-04-05 15:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/348984529 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349002353 Relevé]]> 2019-04-05 16:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349002353 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349021184 Fouetté's at the barre 
24/01/19]]> 2019-04-05 17:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349021184 maiziejenkin https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349070812 2019-04-05 19:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maiziejenkin/rq7my7ks0lk/wish/349070812