Summary
A beginner ballet lesson that breaks down Tendu to the Back step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Move and talk
- Which body parts move the most when you dance Tendu to the Back?
- Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
- What other ballet step could you add before or after it?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: ballet, tendu to the back.
Try it: Dance Tendu to the Back three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.