Exercise 12
BATTEMENT FONDU
and ROND de JAMBE en `lair
(other side)
The battement fondu and ronde de jambe en l’air is a very good
strengthening exercise for the grand allegro as it works through
the full range of the movement into the plié extension.
It also strengthens each of those positions en
l’air.
2 x fondu devante (45 degree and 90 degree).
2 x fondu derriere (45 degree and 90 degree).
1 x double fondu á la seconde.
2 x ronds de jambe en dehors on relevé and 1 x double rond de jambe close back.
Repeat from the back and finish attutide derriere croié on relevé.
Turn to the other side and repeat on the other leg.
Make sure that you have a good pulled up thigh, and keep the
weight over the supporting leg...
Reach a full stretch every time.
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Work the thigh back with the heel forward.
Remember, to stay in the turnout through each of those positions.
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Stay strong in the upper back and keep the core stability in the centre...
45 degrees... and full height... on demi pointe.
Finish on the balance in attitude, with the upper body and the rib cage square.
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Open the upper fifth position before you close.
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