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Peppery Changement de Pieds - Balletlicious basic jumps, changing feet
Snappy Sousus and Échappé Relevé - Balletlicious dance technique
Gracious Pas de Basque - Balletlicious dance traveling & transition steps, presence & character
Dirgha Pranayama / 3-Part Yoga Breathing Technique
Feisty Fouette Turns at Barre - Balletlicious supported whipping turn technique - one leg in place
Lovely Lame Duck / Pique Tour en dehors - Ballet Turning Techniques traveling across the floor
Pirouette en dedans with Panache - Ballet Turning Techniques
Flirty Flic Flac at the Barre - Ballet Turning Techniques
Notebook Migration 2023 - Journal & BuJo Planning
Plentiful Pirouettes en dehors from 4th to 5th position - Classical Ballet Turning Techniques
Sources of Lasting Creative Inspiration - Barnes and Noble Books from Way Back at Conservatory
Pretty Pique Turns Across the Floor - Classical Ballet Technique Traveling Piqué Tours
Delightful Sissonne devant - ballet jumps springing forward into 1st arabesque
Sunset Sissonne à la seconde - Brilliant Ballet Springing Jumps from 2 feet landing onto 1, side
Balletlicious Basic Head Techniques for Turning - Spotting , Focus in Classical Dance Turns
Balletlicious Basic Arm Techniques for Dance Turns
"BASTE the Turkey:" Feast on the Ingredients of Dance Choreography Challenge - Elements of Dance
Float Like AIR Yoga - Magic Within You Day 4
Glow Like FIRE Yoga - Magic Within You Workshop Series Day 3
Flow Like WATER Yoga - Magic Within You Workshop Series Day 2
Be Grounded Like EARTH Yoga - Magic Within You Workshop Series Day 1
Romantic Promenade - Playful Ballet Adage in Centre
Experiencing Elemental Strength: Magic Within You Yoga Challenge - Online Workshop Series
Darting Piqué Soutenu Tours in Centre - Traveling Ballet Turns

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"Changement" means to change, and here we jump up and change feet in the air, landing with a new foot in front each time in 3rd or 5th position.
A great ballet basic for any time of year, Changement feels especially fitting with the surge of new energy and transformation of springtime.
This Changement exercise begins with plie and coupe to sur le cou de pied change, then when our plie spring action and rolling through the feet are warmed up, builds to the full jumping step.
This peppery footwork is applicable to a variety of dance styles, and as always take things slow and as appropriate for you. Learn to use those to develop power for springing, focus on technique, go at your own pace, and don't worry about jumping or springing high at first.

_Chapters_
00:00 Sneak peek of the Changement step
00:18 Introduction to myself and today's movement
00:58 Start with the basics at barre: plie, tendu, saucy prances and sautes (in the cards)
02:40 I teach how to Changement at the barre
03:40 Learn the combination of steps that we will practice with music
08:02 Practice the Changement combination with music at your own speed
09:52 Thanks for watching and/or dancing along!

Come on over to ablythecoach.com to sign up for my free weekly email newsletter and I look forward to connecting with you.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: “Active Form” by Chasms on YouTube
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Peppery Changement de Pieds - Balletlicious basic jumps, changing feet

In both Echappe Releve and Sousus, dancers must draw the legs apart and together simultaneously, springing to slide their feet across the floor to land in a new position.
Starting with a strong Plié, we build strength, coordination, control, and explosive force as we gather and scatter energy through the legs and feet.
In this exercise, we will rise from 3rd position to close and open the legs, passing through 2nd position to change. We will practice a sequence of 3 Sousus and 1 Echappe to change feet. Then speed up and/or reverse, as you like.
As always, take it mindful, slow, and easy, building in difficulty, speed, and complexity incrementally.

_Chapters_
00:00 Sneak peek of Sousus + Echappe Releve movements
00:13 Introduction to myself and today's movement sequence
01:15 Definitions from Gail Grant _Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet_
02:55 I teach the Sousus movement, practice
05:30 I teach the Echappe movement, practice, link Echappe Saute video
07:00 Learn the combination of steps that we will practice with music
09:56 Practice the Sousus + Echappe combination with music at your own speed
13:23 Thanks for watching and/or dancing along!

Come on over to ablythecoach.com to sign up for my free weekly email newsletter and I look forward to connecting with you.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: “Spring Field” by Godmode on YouTube
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Snappy Sousus and Échappé Relevé - Balletlicious dance technique

Pas de Basque is a step originating in folk dance and adapted to ballet technique as a traveling and transitional or linking step.
At first this compound movement may seem a bit complex, but with practice it will become a movement pattern forever available in your toolbelt! I recommend reviewing Rond de Jambe, Tombe, and Chasse to help you put the pieces together.
It is also a great way to practice dynamic placement, shifts of weight, footwork, and stage presence for a variety of movement forms.

_Chapters_
00:00 Sneak peek of Pas de Basque
00:11 Introduction to myself and today's movement sequence
01:07 Pas de Basque defined by Gail Grant, _Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet_
02:00 Verbal directions for Pas de Basque glissé en avant
02:35 I demonstrate and explain Pas de Basque technique and options
05:35 Practice Pas de Basque with music
07:29 Come on over to ablythecoach.com to sign up for my free weekly email newsletter

See you next time, thanks for watching and/or dancing along!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: “Kiss the Heavens” by Asher Fulero on YouTube
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Gracious Pas de Basque - Balletlicious dance traveling & transition steps, presence & character

Dirgha Pranayama or 3-Part Breathing is a simple breath practice that you can do lying down, sitting, or standing.

We send the breath down into the belly/lowest part of our lungs, into the ribcage, and all the way up into the chest, then cycle through all three creating a wave of expansive internal space and mental clarity.

Great to relax and create greater awareness & appreciation of breath & body.

A gift for International Women's Day week if you're joining in real time, and you are also invited to join my special Women's Day practice online (or a sample class anytime), just reach out and let me know 🙂

Let’s connect by email or on Instagram @ablythecoach, I would love to continue to dance through difficulty together.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Dirgha Pranayama / 3-Part Yoga Breathing Technique

Play with momentum and turning on one leg with supported fouette or whipping turns useful for ballet and other dance techniques involving precise turns.

Whether you aspire to black-swan status or just want to build basic balancing and turning skills, this fouette at barre exercise provides valuable practice. Eventually we can work towards practicing such turns on one leg with a dance partner as well as unsupported.

Please be mindful of your space, choose a sturdy barre or support to reliably catch you like a good partner would, and go slowly and mindfully as always.

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Sneak preview of the Fouette turns at Barre exercise
00:30 Greetings! Intro to Fouettes
01:20 I teach the exercise
04:33 Practice Feisty Fouette turns at Barre with music
06:45 Thanks for watching!

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon.

Check out my videos on other ballet turns and steps such as pirouette en dehors and en dedans, lame duck, flic flac at the barre, spotting, arm techniques, and more.

If you benefited from this video, you will enjoy my whole library of offerings as well as live classes in-studio and online.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Damn" by Yung Logos on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Feisty Fouette Turns at Barre - Balletlicious supported whipping turn technique - one leg in place

"Lame Duck"/Stepover/Pique Tour en dehors (outside, or rotating away from the standing leg), is a delightful basic traveling ballet turning technique that is helpful to practice alone before in combination with other steps.

It also makes an appearance in many other dance techniques and is frankly a lot of fun.

Building on a foundation of alignment and technique, we learn how to step over and up into a string of Lame Duck turns, later applying them in choreography.

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Sneak preview of Lame Duck turns
00:08 Introduce myself and the Pique Tour en dehors movement
00:50 Pique turn (en dedans) video card
05:25 Spotting technique video card
05:57 Practice Lame Duck turns with music, vocal cues
07:05 Practice again (possibly) faster with music, no vocal cues, Arms for turning video card
07:56 Thanks for watching!

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Fluffing the Duck" by Kevin MacLeod on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Lovely Lame Duck / Pique Tour en dehors - Ballet Turning Techniques traveling across the floor

Today we are preparing with a tendu devant (to the front) to a lunging 4th position for pirouettes en dedans ("inside" or rotating toward the standing leg) closing to 5th position with a pas de bourree transition.

Building on our basic balancing and turning techniques, we play with passe to retiree and then single turns.

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Sneak preview of the Pirouette en dedans exercise
00:48 Greetings! Intro to Pirouette en dedans 4th to 5th
03:24 I teach the combination
05:00 Practice Pirouette en dedans exercise with music
07:50 Thanks for watching!

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon.

Check out my videos on other ballet turns and steps such as pirouette en dehors, flic flac at the barre, spotting, arm techniques, and more.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Pirouette" by Asher Fulero on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Pirouette en dedans with Panache - Ballet Turning Techniques

This ballet barre exercise is a playful way to practice tours en dehors (turns outside, or rotating away from the standing leg) and en dedans, specifically using a "paddling" Flic Flac action.

Building on a foundation of basic alignment and turning techniques, we move through small pas de cheval scooping movements of the feet, through fondu, and then practice launching into sharply-flipped Flic Flac turns.

Stay playful, use your barre for support, don't be afraid to fall around a bit as you experiment (I sure do) and only attempt these when you are well-established in the basics!

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Sneak preview of Flic Flac footwork at barre
00:11 Greetings!
00:40 Transferrable turning skills to different dance styles, paddle turn
01:50 Building on basic alignment and turning techniques (video card)
02:55 Start with a Pas de Cheval scooping foot movement, then Fondu, Flic Flac
03:50 Practice Flic Flac combination with music REPEAT video/music from here to reverse and practice equally on both sides
06:00 Thanks for watching 🙂

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Flickering" by VYEN on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Flirty Flic Flac at the Barre - Ballet Turning Techniques

Happy New Year and since we're now in late January, merry Chinese New Year of the rabbit!

During the transition from the winter holiday celebrations of one year into the planning stages of a fresh new year, I have certain reflection, completion, and planning rituals that I like to carry out to reset my intentions and clarify my vision and actions going forward.

One of my favorite parts is migrating and refreshing my Bullet Journal, and in this video I am walking through the evolution of my BuJo and notebooks system, what my current setup, approach, and collections.

This method brings order to chaos, helps me reflect, plan, memory-keep, and create. However, your process and system are bound to look differently and I share this only as a brainstorm of ideas that I hope will inspire your own journey of discovery.

Brands and items I mention in the video are just what I personally use, based on personal experience and opinion. This video is not sponsored and I encourage you to use whatever supplies you have access to and enjoy.

_Chapter Timestamps_
01:11 Important for artists, performers, creatives to journal
01:33 Powerful Portfolio (video card)
02:30 Early Bullet-Journal style threading in dance journals 2018ish
04:00 2021 Red Bullet Journal (video card)
05:26 Dance and Yoga Teaching notebook, indexing, tabs
06:30 Chaotic reality, sticky notes, receipts, loose papers (Artful Archiving blog)
07:30 2022 Bullet Journal(s) (video card)
09:26 Spending, Income/Expenses tracking in old Filofax
10:57 Sketchbook from Muji, random notepads
12:14 Binder from Mead, tools for Signature Program, A4 what I am studying currently
12:38 Main system late-2022 into 2023: Moleskine Cahiers in two sizes with covers
15:30 Twenty-three 23s in 2023 inspired by JashiiCorrin
16:14 Future Log
16:44 Collections Notebook: Read, Write, Create, Podcast, Video, Email, Letters, Challenges, Practices, Adventure, Connect, Sustain, Dance Improv & Choreo, Music, Poetry, Crafts, Food, Service (Teaching, Coaching)
18:40 Dashboard, Word of the Year
19:00 “Quarterly” Notebook with Monthly, Weekly panning, reflection, memory-keeping
19:30 Using stickers & ephemera
22:00 Fueling creativity, productivity with playfulness and whimsy
23:33 I hope you are inspired to find what works for you, create the life of your dreams!
24:13 Moving over favorite bookmarks
26:00 Almost fully moved-in, clearing spaces, refreshing for a new year

How do you plan for the coming year?
What systems nourish your creativity and productivity?

Subscribe to stay tuned and see my face again soon, or come visit me on my website or on social media!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Notebook Migration 2023 - Journal & BuJo Planning

This is a fun way to combine a traveling tombe pas de bouree and tendu derriere to 4th position as preparation for pirouettes en dehors (outside, or rotating away from the standing leg), then practice rising through passe to retire shape and rotating.

Building on a foundation of alignment and technique, we move towards performing a strongly balanced retire on releve, then a single turn starting in an open/4th position and landing into a closed 5th or 3rd. Eventually we can attempt multiple revolutions once our single pirouette is cleanly mastered.

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Intro to myself and the Pirouette en dehors turn
00:40 I teach the Tombe Pas de Bourree, Tendu, Retire/Pirouette combination
02:50 Pirouettes can turn in two directions and start and finish in various positions
03:40 Spotting
03:52 Practice the Pirouette en dehors combination with music
08:04 Thanks for watching!

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Heel Flip" by Slynk and Kermode on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Plentiful Pirouettes en dehors from 4th to 5th position - Classical Ballet Turning Techniques

Something a little different today on the topic of artistic education, some inspiring books from way back. Specifically, a few selections I've had since conservatory, which I bought with friends during special times off campus.

Visual Art, Poetry, Intuitive Insights...what inspires you?

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Sources of Lasting Creative Inspiration - Barnes and Noble Books from Way Back at Conservatory

Traveling Piqué Tours are one of my favorite ballet turns, a thrilling way to twirl from place to place!

Building on a foundation of alignment and technique, we move towards performing a string of darting Piqués, at first without rotating, then integrating turns.

Imagine your a a swirling snowflake in the magical forest of "The Nutcracker" and Piqué your heart out to a piece of music called "Snowfall Butterflies," a lovely atmosphere for winter or turning into any season.

_Chapter Time Stamps_
00:00 Sneak preview of Piqué Turns across the floor (fast! but we will practice slow)
00:15 Intro to myself and the Piqué Tours movement across the floor
00:44 Recommend starting with basic strength, balance, and turning techniques (spotting, arm coordination)
01:05 Break down slow traveling Piqué technique in the center
03:00 Teach the suggested/demonstrated combination of Piqué without and with a single turn (take it at your own pace!)
05:00 Practice Traveling Piqué slowly with music and vocal cues
07:30 Practice Traveling Piqué slowly with music, no vocal cues
10:00 Thanks for watching!

Glad you joined me for this ballet turning technique practice, and I look forward to dancing together again soon!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany
Music: "Snowfall Butterflies" by Asher Fulero on YouTube

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Pretty Pique Turns Across the Floor - Classical Ballet Technique Traveling Piqué Tours

Welcome to these bounding ballet Sissonne, brilliant like the flash of the last sunset of autumn!

The latest in my introduction to basic jumps for ballet and other dancing techniques, Sissonne is a powerful explosion from two feet, springing into the air, opening efface/to the front corner and landing on to one foot, then sliding to close.

In the video, we practice a repeating series of 3 sissonne ouverte devant (opening forward) in each direction, with bourree to turn or simply changing the feet to repeat to the other side.

I then practice twice through with music, the first time with vocal cues and starting more slowly, then accelerating, and second round starting at a quicker pace and without vocal cues.

_Chapters_
00:00 Sneak peak of Sissonne
00:11 Introduction to myself and today's Sissonne devant movement sequence
00:57 Recommend recent Sunset Sissonne to the side video
01:39 I teach the combination, technique, and spacing options
05:02 Practice Sissonne forward combination with music and vocal cues
06:48 Practice Sissonne forward combination with music, no vocal cues
08:34 See you next time, thanks for watching and/or dancing along!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: "Sonatina No 2 in F Major Allegro" by Joel Cummins on YouTube
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Delightful Sissonne devant - ballet jumps springing forward into 1st arabesque

Welcome to these sparkling ballet Sissonne, brilliant like the flash of the last sunset of autumn!

The latest in my introduction to basic jumps for ballet and other dancing techniques, Sissonne is a powerful explosion from two feet, springing into the air and landing on to one foot.

In the video, I explain Sissonne fundamentals, then we practice a repeating series of 3 sissonne à la seconde (traveling sideways from 3rd position to 3rd position) in each direction. I practice twice through with music, the first time with vocal cues (and hoodie to get warm) and second round without.

_Chapters_
00:00 Sneak peak of Sissonne Jumps with music
00:20 Introduction to myself
00:42 Intro to Sissonne technique in Ballet and other dance styles
01:03 Recommend my Arts of Allegro "Types of Jumps" video and blog article at ablythecoach.com
02:25 Practice Sissonne with "Autumn Sunset" music, including vocal cues
04:07 Practice Sissonne with music, without vocal cues
05:45 Thanks for watching and/or dancing along!

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: "Autumn Sunset" by Audionautix on YouTube
Studio: Tanzschule Tanzraum Nippes, Cologne, Germany

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Sunset Sissonne à la seconde - Brilliant Ballet Springing Jumps from 2 feet landing onto 1, side

This quick turning head/focus technique was originally filmed as a supplement on IG for the Balletlicious Building Blocks of Dance 7-Day Virtual Challenge, and in it I demonstrate how head movements can can generate power, stability, and balance for turns in ballet and other dance techniques.

Practicing Spotting can be a good stand-alone exercise, then combined with posture and other turning techniques for ballet and other dance styles.

For more about types of turns applicable to a range of dance forms, check out my "Tourner" video and blog article and traveling soutenu at the barre and turning in centre as well.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Balletlicious Basic Head Techniques for Turning - Spotting , Focus in Classical Dance Turns

This quick turning arm technique was originally filmed as a supplement on IG for the Balletlicious Building Blocks of Dance 7-Day Virtual Challenge, and in it I demonstrate how port de bras or arm movements can can generate power for turns.

Practicing gathering and scattering, or reaching and pulling the arms, playing with momentum, can be a good stand-alone exercise, then combined with posture and other turning techniques for ballet and other dance styles.

For more about types of turns applicable to a range of dance forms, check out my "Tourner" video and blog article and traveling soutenu at the barre and turning in centre as well.

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

Balletlicious Basic Arm Techniques for Dance Turns

In celebration of a thankful harvest time of year, I'm offering a yummy online dance composition workshop that you can do anytime from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Exploring the concepts of the Elements of Dance can provide fodder for your dance improvisation and choreography practice and other creative endeavors.

It takes just minutes a day to develop your dancing expressiveness, so join me November 3-9 for an exploration of the materials of dance choreography and celebration of artistry.

Sign up for the BASTE Feast on the Ingredients of Dance Virtual Choreography Workshop at:
https://dogged-maker-9006.ck.page/e7a1aadd29

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
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A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

"BASTE the Turkey:" Feast on the Ingredients of Dance Choreography Challenge - Elements of Dance

In this spacious 25-minute yoga practice we are taking a bird's eye view, soaring on the wind and moving with the currents of air, floating into a variety of yoga shapes.

Exploring the concepts of the Elements can also provide fodder for your dance improvisation and choreography practice and other creative endeavors.

_Chapters_
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Air Element, also recommend Orienting to Your Purpose Meditation video
01:03 Starting position seated or standing, breath, warmup movements (Sukhasana or Tadasana)
05:45 Floating into Downward Dog variations (Adho Mukha Svanasana), also recommend Glow Like Fire video
08:00 Standing Forward Fold, Mountain (Uttanasana, Tadasana)
09:00 Warrior I lunge variation, Warrior 2, Triangle flow (Virabhadrasana I & II, Trikonasana)
12:22 Fly like a bird in Standing Split, Warrior 3, Standing Front Leg Raise flow, (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana, Virabhadrasana III, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana A)
16:00 Come to the floor relaxation series, also recommend Crow Pose video
21:00 Glide pelvis up into dynamic Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)
22:14 Corpse Pose/Savasana or your favorite resting shape
24:00 Conclusion, applying elemental concepts to daily life

May connecting to these internal resources nourish your movement and creative practices, revisit this sequence, Earth, Water, and Fire anytime you like.

These elemental qualities will also be useful in dance improvisation and composition, and you are invited to join me starting November 3rd for my next mini-workshop series, BASTE: Feast on the Ingredients of Dance Choreography Challenge!
Sign up for free: https://dogged-maker-9006.ck.page/e7a1aadd29

Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
she/her or they/them
A Blythe Coach: ablythecoach.com @ablythecoach
helping multi-passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith into fulfillment through coaching, yoga, & dance education
Music: "The Dark Glow of the Mountains" and "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" by Chris Zabriskie are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

DISCLAIMER: A Blythe Coach recommends that you consult your physician regarding the applicability of any recommendations and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself.

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