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Ballet Workout: Roll Your Way to a Stronger Core

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Ballet Workout: Stronger Hips & Core

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Nov 1

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Want Amazing Arabesques? Try these Back-Ups!
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Feb 13

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Fondu means to melt.l and it is such an important movement at the Barre because it helps you develop the strength to roll through your feet and plié on one leg without losing your balance. If you want good fouetté turns... start practicing fondu.
Dancer: @darbyyinfeld 💕

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Mar 10

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Happy #tendutuesday
Did you know?
Tendu means “to stretch”
Keeping your legs straight during tendu battement is so important they named the movement after it! This Tendu Tuesday challenge yourself to keep your both of your legs completely straight throughout your tendu exercises. Try pulling up your knee caps by tightening your quadriceps. This will keep your knees from bending and make you feel much sturdier when balancing.
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Jan 29

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So proud of my kids from C-UNIT! They brought their A-game to Velocity this weekend!
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Oct 22

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Pirouette Practice with my little ones. (8-11 yrs) Love their reactions when they land a triple.
We start with balances, quarter turns, half turns, then singles and doubles.
At the end I always let my students try to do as many turns as they can. They might not be perfect, but it is a great way to help them relax and have some fun in order to break down any mental barriers or fears that they have about turning.

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May 10

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Recital Photos are out at C-UNIT and I couldn't be more proud of all my dancers! 💕 One more week before showtime!! _______________________________________
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May 20

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Another Successful Recital!! 🎉Congratulations C-UNIT Dancers! You are amazing performers and wonderful human beings! Everyone chipped in and helped out wherever they were needed and I couldn't be more proud of all of you.
❤️ My C-UNIT Family!! #ballerinamagstudent

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May 25

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It's Twirling into Summer!! @c_unit_studio
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May 29

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Our first ever Summer Pointe Intensive @c_unit_studio is well underway and I couldn’t be more excited!
Pointe Tip: You need strong toes to dance on pointe, but this exercise will help prepare you. All you need is a resistance band to try it out.

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Sep 20

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Step one to getting your splits... Stretch every day.
Split charts will be available this week c-unit dancers!

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Oct 23

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Looking for a fun way to improve your back strength and flexibility?
Try this exercise!
I call it the rocking horse because in order to keep rocking, you will need to maintain the curve in your back just like a rocking horse or chair. Keep your knees straight and kick them up to the ceiling instead of forward, over your head.

Tip: Use a yoga to add a little cushion. Your hip bones will thank you.
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Oct 23

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Happy World Ballet Day Everyone! 💜
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