ALL THE THINGS: Rond de jambe
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Music credit: Dmitri Roudnev & Regina Shestakova Ballet Class CD
05:05 First rond de jambe video
07:30 The combination
20:18 The port de bras section
31:23 Using port de bras during rond de jambe
33:20 Final follow-along
About Me:
Hi, my name is Victoria! I’m a ballet dancer and teacher trained in the Vaganova method. I make instructional videos without sugar-coating the gritty details. I danced professionally as a freelancer, and in a contemporary company for several years in NYC. Due to the pandemic, I now reside in rural Pennsylvania. I'm a little salty because I struggle with chronic illnesses & invisible disabilities, but I try to keep it real and raise awareness...
FAQs:
Are you actually Russian?:
Yes, I’m technically a tiny bit Russian.
We always thought my mother was 100% Italian. But when she took the ancestry test, we learned she’s actually a bit Middle Eastern and Circassian (Southern Russia) as well!
Did you train in Russia?:
No, I did not attend ballet school in Russia.
But all of my instructors have direct lineage to the Vaganova Academy. I received a majority of my training from Ballerina Irina Lebedeva, as well as other former principal dancers from the Mariinsky Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet.
What ballet academy did you attend?:
I never attended a formal ballet academy. All of my training is a culmination of public dance studios and open adult ballet classes that would run 2-3 days a week- with the occasional summer intensive. This is why I’m only about 85% competent in my execution and lessons. I just do the best with what i've got- The average American dancer might not notice this, but the Russian dancers definitely do!
Growing up near NYC, I took advantage of the most prestigious schools and teachers in the area, including; Gelsey Kirkland, Simon Kazantsev, Yaroslav Fadeyev, Katherine Healy, Leslie Browne, Lupe Serrano, and collegiate programs at American Ballet Theatre.
I did visit St. Petersburg and Moscow after I graduated college in 2012. I had the absolute honor of visiting the Vaganova Academy and observing some classes. I also took company class with Yacobson Ballet.
Where do you work as a professional?:
Since I got such a late start in my training, (and went to college right after high school) I didn’t join a company until I was in my late 20s. Until then, I was mostly teaching and freelancing. I did Nutcracker gigs, occasional guest appearances for studio productions, and entertainment gigs for high end parties. In 2019 I joined a contemporary ballet company in NYC. I left in 2021 when I moved to Pennsylvania. Now I teach in multiple studios in PA, but I'm trying to start my own ballet company.
What’s the story with your company?:
I’m the founder of Indigo Ballet, a collaborative, dancer-run company with no hierarchy. Currently, I’m working on building a repertoire of virtual performances (music videos) to show people what we have to offer. We will be performing for a live audience in Spring/Summer of 2024!
If you wish to donate towards this endeavor, funds will go directly to the dancers of Indigo Ballet. You can do so at- gofund.me/fe17...
Why do you talk about your chronic illnesses?:
Firstly, this is just the platform where I have the most outreach. I am passionate about raising awareness about hidden illnesses, also called “invisible diseases.” I feel these illnesses are especially relevant to the average ballet dancer since; The field is dominated by AFABs that frequently gravitate towards dance because of natural flexibility. This correlates to hyper mobility spectrum disorders and connective tissue disorders which are rarely diagnosed, and can lead to serious problems later. AFABs also have higher rates of autoimmune disorders and are most likely to have our pain dismissed, if we are not already hiding it for fear of being seen as unreliable or weak.
The ‘teacher’ in me wants to educate any chance I get. If my shared experiences can help a dancer get a diagnosis, early treatment and a longer, healthier career; why wouldn’t I talk about it?
These are great. Each of these videos are a master class.
I love your ballet's videos ..they're so usefull for me and I appreciate all of them..plis go on with this 😊..I'm an adult beginner and I'm writting from Patagonia Chile❤
THANK YOU!! Nope, lots of $ taking privates and group classes, I confirm that schools are not good at teaching adults. They can get us to a certain point but we need theory, adaptation to the adult body and brain. We need drills and proper technique. My Vaganova teachers come from countries where ballet is taught young and local teachers are just dancers who don't know how to educate. Adults are not as light on their feet, not all are active, or coordinate but many love the knowledge of good technique. Adults starting today are lucky to have you. PS: Rond de jambe was one of my favourite. PPS: Adagio was my nightmare 😅
I like your all the things series as an adult dancer myself I appreciate more information the better. I take ballet and some dance styles very seriously and its important. I honestly could have sworn rond De jambe was a figure 8 move .
awesome. I subscribed. thank you
Thank you! All the details is just what I want!
Thanks!
OMG THIS IS TOO SWEET
I struggle with penches so much one of the steps I hate but I could use help especially since I'm hypermoblile
Thank you for sharing, love the detailed, in-depth demonstration that speaks a lot to where I am (dude, ;please work the standing leg?).
Similar for balances with releve on standing leg I'd find useful?
Thank you! So helpful!
3:20
where is your leo from? :)
i dont know. most of my leos are hand-me-downs from my mom when she did ballet in the 70s-80s
@@SaltySugarPlum cute ^^