Once upon a time....I danced...and danced...and danced... Now a few eras later, I am house bound during the COVID 19 pandemic. No gym, too much stress from work and getting fat. I woke up and said: “Dance” that alone can help me. It’s not just the discipline, it’s the joy of art. The joy of moving to music. I’m loving these classes... Classical ballet had left my life a long time ago... glad to be back. One step at a time)) Thank you.
Wonderful! I’m a mom of three little kids coming back to dance after years of not dancing. I rarely can find the time to run to a ballet class. So having top notch videos such as these to use in my home is golden! Thank you! Keep them coming!
I love this series. Super! So good for warm-up before ballet class. And helps with technique and barre work. Thanks so much, Tara. Absolutely fabulous series. We love it !!
oh i don't know why, but I find these videos sooo relaxing! I guess it's the combination of the music, Tara's soothing voice, the overall lighting... this series is really lovely.
Thank you Tara and The Royal Ballet for this amazing idea! It's so great to do a back-to-basics class at the Royal Opera House with such great dancers! Thanks a lot! Your company is fantastic!
thank you for offering this series, kudos especially to Ms Bhavnani for teaching the viewers, especially those like me who never attended ballet lessons.
This is honestly amazing. I've always loved and admired ballet but haven't taken a class since I was six years old. I try to incorporate ballet and other forms of dance into my workouts, but i usually have no idea what I'm doing. I recently began working out again and i am absolutely in love with this series!! I can't wait for next week's video, the last two kicked my butt! I think I've finally found a workout I love! Thank you Royal Ballet!!!
What a great series! These videos would be great for working out at home between ballet class days. I would love to see a video with just all the exercises in a row without the explanations for when I've learned the sequence!
Royal Opera House can you please write the name of the music played by the pianist on plie and other exercises? it's stunning !! pretty please Thanks x
I love these! Back to basic classes remind me that small details in the movements matter. I’ve been dancing for almost a year after not dancing since I was a little girl. Can you do one on the best stretches before to warm up and after ? Also, is that shirt for sale?
Why are her arms almost demi second for the rond de jambe. I noticed that Tara demonstrated in a true second. Is the Royal making their port de bras more like the Romantic era?
Good spot! Dancers will adjust their port de bras to suit them and their proportions, especially in class. But we must be versatile and able to easily adapt when it comes to different choreography/styles in the Royal Ballet repertoire! Tara
Why do ballet teachers call out the combinations? It spoils the music and just ruins the whole feeling of the movement. The exercise is shown before hand, what's the reason to shout it out again all through?
I don't mean to be overly critical but it's a pity the dancer has such serious expression. What draws most people to ballet is the beauty of it but I just don't get that sense of beauty from this video. Also I think demonstrating such deep side bends for beginners is too advanced. Most beginners don't have the strength or the body awareness to execute deep side bends safely. I'm posting these comments only as feedback to improve what is an admirable initiative by Royal Ballet.
Once upon a time....I danced...and danced...and danced... Now a few eras later, I am house bound during the COVID 19 pandemic. No gym, too much stress from work and getting fat. I woke up and said: “Dance” that alone can help me. It’s not just the discipline, it’s the joy of art. The joy of moving to music. I’m loving these classes... Classical ballet had left my life a long time ago... glad to be back. One step at a time)) Thank you.
Wonderful! I’m a mom of three little kids coming back to dance after years of not dancing. I rarely can find the time to run to a ballet class. So having top notch videos such as these to use in my home is golden! Thank you! Keep them coming!
I love this series. Super! So good for warm-up before ballet class. And helps with technique and barre work. Thanks so much, Tara. Absolutely fabulous series. We love it !!
Thanks so much- lovely to hear! Tara 💕
oh i don't know why, but I find these videos sooo relaxing! I guess it's the combination of the music, Tara's soothing voice, the overall lighting... this series is really lovely.
So glad you're enjoying- thank you for your kind words! Tara💕
I love these three sessions, watch and do them frequently. I wish Royal Ballet would commisíon another series. They can't cost a lot , surely
Thank you Tara and The Royal Ballet for this amazing idea! It's so great to do a back-to-basics class at the Royal Opera House with such great dancers! Thanks a lot! Your company is fantastic!
Thank you Ade, wonderful to hear! Tara💕
thank you for offering this series, kudos especially to Ms Bhavnani for teaching the viewers, especially those like me who never attended ballet lessons.
Thank you steemdup! Tara💕
Just what I needed, Tara is so amazing! Thanks a lot.
More videos, please! 😊❤
Thank you so much! One more coming soon;) Tara💕
Brigitte Ballet You're really amazing!
Thank you, Tara! 💕😘
You are too kind Kamila - Thank you!
Brigitte Ballet Thank you! 😊
Fantastic, thank you so much! I missed ballet and with my condition I can not take classes anymore, but this gentle exercise is everything I need!
Love this series, very helpful.
Thanks a lot.
This is honestly amazing. I've always loved and admired ballet but haven't taken a class since I was six years old. I try to incorporate ballet and other forms of dance into my workouts, but i usually have no idea what I'm doing. I recently began working out again and i am absolutely in love with this series!! I can't wait for next week's video, the last two kicked my butt! I think I've finally found a workout I love! Thank you Royal Ballet!!!
Loving this series!
I love these! Good for having your little class at home💃
Love the series and love Tara’s tee shirt!! Hope the level progresses with each week.
Thank you! And glad you like the t-shirt😊 Tara💕
This made me miss my ballet days so much! Definitely gonna try at home, thanks for the video! Could you maybe do one about stretching/flexibility?
Hi Julia. The first episode in this series covers a few flexibility exercises - well worth a watch if you haven't already!
I'm Sooooooooo glad this exists.
What a great series! These videos would be great for working out at home between ballet class days. I would love to see a video with just all the exercises in a row without the explanations for when I've learned the sequence!
Great episode... makes me want to ballet again
Richard van Tricht then you should!
too amazing!can u do a series for the current ballerina how to improve technique, or teaching is tips on jumps , etc?😀
Do you know the Lazy Dancer Tips channel? It does cover those areas. She does fab videos.
1920sgirl thx!YUP, but would love to hear from royal opera house tips too^_^
This is a pilot, but we'll be covering some of these elements in our third video. Do subscribe to be notified about further clips and series
Royal Opera House wow thank u! 😁
Royal Opera House can you please write the name of the music played by the pianist on plie and other exercises? it's stunning !! pretty please
Thanks x
I love your series. Looking forward to more videos!
I love this series! Thank you so much!
Wonderful exercises!
love theworkout！ very elegant！ would love to see more updates！
It would be amazing to have allegro and point work basics too!!!!
I Love your tshirt where can I buy one?
I love these! Back to basic classes remind me that small details in the movements matter. I’ve been dancing for almost a year after not dancing since I was a little girl. Can you do one on the best stretches before to warm up and after ? Also, is that shirt for sale?
Glad you're enjoying the series and thanks for the ideas! Unfortunately this t-shirt isn't for sale - sorry!
i have some questions...
i have 47 years old, can i do these exercises if i never did ballet?
Yes, these exercises are designed for beginners! Hope you enjoy.
which is the name of the song of the plies exercise?
Why are her arms almost demi second for the rond de jambe. I noticed that Tara demonstrated in a true second. Is the Royal making their port de bras more like the Romantic era?
Good spot! Dancers will adjust their port de bras to suit them and their proportions, especially in class. But we must be versatile and able to easily adapt when it comes to different choreography/styles in the Royal Ballet repertoire! Tara
Thanks Tara! Great video series!
Thank you so much Larry!
By the way, the Royal creates a lot of discussion because of their port de bras. Thanks for the explanation.
My technique plummets every time lol and I find my elbows always want to angle rather than curve
Does anyone know the name of the song at 5:27?
It's an improvisation on the 2nd movement from Beethoven's piano sonata no.8. ua-cam.com/video/SrcOcKYQX3c/v-deo.html
Why do ballet teachers call out the combinations? It spoils the music and just ruins the whole feeling of the movement. The exercise is shown before hand, what's the reason to shout it out again all through?
I can't do this. I have no idea where I'm going to find a pianist, much less being able to fit a piano in my apartment!
ok
My legs are shaking
Cuckoo Doe try a warm up stretch first to warm the muscles up,or apply a muscle balm.
?is it just me or that she is saying good all the time
It seems to be a normal amount of "goods" to me. She is being polite and encouraging. I like it and appreciate her style.
I don't mean to be overly critical but it's a pity the dancer has such serious expression. What draws most people to ballet is the beauty of it but I just don't get that sense of beauty from this video. Also I think demonstrating such deep side bends for beginners is too advanced. Most beginners don't have the strength or the body awareness to execute deep side bends safely. I'm posting these comments only as feedback to improve what is an admirable initiative by Royal Ballet.
Lovely work Estelle but your tights look a bit dirty, maybe try to do some laundry?
Secret Sanny her tights look fine to me...
Secret Sanny What are you talking about? Have you tried cleaning your screen?