Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Q&A Session with Mr. DU

    • Day 1 Part 1

    • Day 1 Part 2

    • Day 2 Part 2

    • Day 2 Part 3

    • Day 3 Part 1

    • Day 3 Part 2

    • Day 3 Part 3

    • Day 4 Part 2

    • Variation Coaching - Jilian Pt 1

    • Variation Coaching - Jilian Pt 2

    • Variation Coaching - Raymonda

    • Variation Coaching - 3
  2. 2

    • Introducing Aggripina Vaganova: The Founder of the Vaganova Method of Ballet

    • The Truth About Vaganova Method

    • The Importance of Upper Body Technique in the Vaganova Method of Ballet

    • The Russian Golden Age of Ballet

    • How Vaganova Method Was Created

    • The Political Background of Vaganova

    • The Vaganova Method Syllabus

    • The Vaganova Method: Speed and Simplicity
  3. 3

    • What Makes Vaganova Training Effective

    • Helping Your Students Familiarize Ballet Combinations: Tips & Techniques

    • Why Ballet Teachers Should Stick to the Original Method

    • Vaganova Method: Essential Exercises for Ballet Dancers

    • The Vaganova Method vs. Other Ballet Techniques: What Sets It Apart?

    • Most Beautiful Element in Vaganova Training: Total Body Integration
  4. 4

    • Characteristics & Accent of Tendu

    • Achieving Proper Weight Placement in Tendu: Tips & Techniques

    • Mastering the Battement Tendu
  5. 5

    • Port de Bras - The Greatest Contribution of Vaganova Method

    • Port de Bras: "Movement of the Arms"

    • Port de Bras: The SIMPLER, the BETTER

    • The 6 Port de Bras in the Vaganova Method

    • Common Mistakes in Port de Bras Forward
  6. 6

    • Why Battement Jete Should Be Executed at Exactly 45 Degrees

    • Mastering the Grand Battement Jeté : Tips & Techniques

    • The Height of a Jeté depends on Tempo

    • Battement Jeté: Tips + Combinations to Try

    • Mastering the Jete Entrelacé: Essential Exercises for Ballet Students

    • Battement Jeté: Agility of the Ankle

    • Common Mistakes When Learning Assemblé & Jeté

    • Connecting Grand Battement with Grand Jeté

    • How to Connect Jeté Without Brushing

    • Mastering the Jeté Rond de Jambe

    • Secrets to a Perfect Battement Jeté
  7. 7

    • Perfecting Your Vaganova Positions: A Comprehensive Guide

    • The Vaganova Method's First and Fifth Positions
  8. 8

    • The Importance of Fifth Position in Perfecting Your Plié

    • How Plié Plays a Role in Jumps

    • Grand Plié: When and How to Raise your Heels

    • The Height of Plié in Relevé
  9. 9

    • Mastering the Rond de Jambe Par Terre: Tips & Techniques

    • Mastering the Rond de Jambe En L'Air: Tips & Techniques

    • The Rond de Jambe en l'air: A Guide to Proper Execution
  10. 10

    • Mastering Adagio: Tips & Techniques

    • How to Master Adagio in the Center
  11. 11

    • Mastering Écarté Derrière: Tips & Techniques

    • Common Mistakes in Écarté Derrière & Tips to Fix It
  12. 12

    • Mastering Fondu: Tips & Techniques

    • The Idea of "Melting" During Fondu Exercises

    • Visualization of Fondu

    • Battement Fondu: Why it used to Mr. Du's Least Favorite Ballet Step
  13. 13

    • Achieving Proper Posture for Ballet Dancers

    • Hyperextended Knees in Ballet: Good or Bad?

    • How to Improve Hip Stability in Ballet

    • Proper Position of the Head in Ballet

    • How to Synchronize Your Arm in Ballet

    • Strength and Support of the Shoulders
  14. 14

    • How to Minimize the Heaviness of a Relevé Lent

    • Improve Your Relevé Technique: Avoid this Common Mistake

    • "Mastering Relevé Balance: Essential Tips

    • Achieving Perfection in the Demi Relevé to Fifth

    • Relevé Lent: Rising Up Slowly
  15. 15

    • Understanding the Two Parts to Italian Fouettes

    • How to Properly Execute Fouetté Turns
  16. 16

    • The Secret to a Perfect Cou de Pied: Tips Your Ballet Teacher Won't Tell You

    • Sur le Cou de Pied Positions
  17. 17

    • Master Multiple Turns: Essential Exercises for Ballet Dancers

    • Rotator: The Muscle Responsible for Rotation in Ballet

    • Master the Art of Pique Turns: Tips & Techniques
  18. 18

    • Gain Flexibility for Ballet: Essential Tips and Exercises for Dancers
  19. 19

    • Frappé: "To Strike"

    • Three Ways to do Frappé

    • Maximizing Your Frappé Energy: The Key Role of the Foot

    • Another Way to do Frappé (Cecchetti Method)

    • How to Improve Your Battement Frappé
  20. 20

    • Helping Your Students Achieve a Beautiful 1st Arabesque

    • Two Head Positions of 2nd Arabesque

    • The Secret to a Perfect Arabesque
  21. 21

    • Establishing Balance in Ballet: Techniques and Exercises for Every Dancer
  22. 22

    • Three Stages of Développé that Students Must Learn

    • Improving Your Developpé à la Seconde: Tips for Getting Your Leg Higher
  23. 23

    • Petit Allegro: How to Prepare Students for Fast Jumps

    • How to Improve Your Allegro Technique
  24. 24

    • Sissone Simple: How to Execute & Barre Exercises

    • Sissone Ouverte: Essential Movements for Proper Execution

    • Sissone Fermé: Tips for Proper Execution
  25. 25

    • Visualization of Tombe Forward
  26. 26

    • Proper Execution of Balançoire

    • How to Avoid Shifting your Supporting Hip in Balançoire
  27. 27

    • The Most Common Mistake Teachers Make

    • The BEST Tool in Ballet Training

    • How to Improve Your Performance Stamina

    • How to Remember Transitions and Steps Properly
  28. 28

    • Common Mistakes in Glissade and Assemblé Combo

    • The 45 Degree Angle: How to Improve Your Assemblé in Ballet

    • Tips for Mastering Assemblé
  29. 29

    • Chaînés: One Link at a Time
  30. 30

    • How to Support Students in Selecting Ballet Variations

    • How to Study and Practice Expressions in Ballet Variation
  31. 31

    • Common Mistakes in Pirouettes
  32. 32

    • Top Tips to Improve Your Arches
  33. 33

    • Tips on How to Properly Execute Brisé

  34. 34

    • Appropriate Music Starts with a Right Tempo

    • How to Connect Movement and Music

    • How to Make a Physical and Musical Statement
  35. 35

    • Stretching at the Barre in A la Seconde Position

    • How to Properly Stretch Using the Barre
  36. 36

    • The Art of Épaulement
  37. 37

    • The Secret to Échappé

    • How to Properly Execute Échappéand Fermé
  38. 38

    • Expert Tips for Medium Jumps
  39. 39

    • Floor Exercise for a Better Turnout
  40. 40

    • The Art of Glissade