Practice 2nd Position Demi Pliés - Beginner Ballet

From YouDance · 2021

Practice 2nd Position Demi Pliés - Beginner Ballet
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Summary

A follow-along ballet practice: kids dance 2nd Position Demi Pliés along with the teacher to the count. Short and repeatable, it's built to run right after the how-to so young dancers can lock in the step by doing it.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance 2nd Position Demi Pliés?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other ballet step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: ballet, 2nd position demi pliés.

Try it: Dance 2nd Position Demi Pliés three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.