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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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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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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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Feb 9

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#soussussunday
Sous sus means to suck. The reason the movement is call that is because you have to suck both feet together under your center line in one fluid movement.
#soussus #ballet #beginnerpointe #pointe #pointeclass #soutenu #balletterminology #balletclass #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinamagazine

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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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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.

#pirouette #pirouettes #positivereinforcement #balletstudent #cunitstudio #ballet #balletclass #ballerinamagazine #ballerinamagstudent

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May 25

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It's Twirling into Summer!! @c_unit_studio
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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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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.

#ballet #prepointe #pointe #pointeprep #balletexercise #balletclass #ballerinamagazine #ballerinamagstudent

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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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Happy World Ballet Day Everyone! 💜
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Feb 4

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#twirlingtuesday
Happy Tuesday dancers! 💕
#chaine #chaineturns #pointe #ballet #balletclass #pointeclass #dance #ballerina #ballerinamagazine #ballerinamagstudent #ballerinasofinstagram

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