Pre-lesson for beginners

Before you attend your first Adult Ballet class, if you are beginner, please check out the following information.

Feet

Feet: The 6 Basic Ballet Positions. We will eventually use all of them, but for beginners, they will be slightly simplified.

And 2 rules:
1. Feel the floor with your entire foot, and keep the arch of the foot lifted.
2. On demi-pointe, hold the foot with your muscles, relying more on the first and second toes.

For those who have foot pain, arthritis, gout. I will show exercises without tiptoes too. But movement, blood circulation and regular ballet exercise will help you get rid of the pain.

Arms

Arms and basic ballet positions. Vaganova school.

These are basic positions that you can try in front of a mirror at home.
Don't worry, we will practice, so there's no need to memorize everything right away. Just take a look and read. 🤗

0. Everything starts with the preparatory position at the bottom. The arms take an oval shape, the triceps are tense, and the elbow is directed forward. From the side view, the arm forms a straight line.

1. First position. Embrace the barrel. Arms at the level of the solar plexus.

2. Third position. Arms above the head. Without raising your head, see your pinkies with your eyes.

3. Second position. To the side at 85 degrees, slightly below parallel with the floor. Shoulder down, elbow up, arm straight and extended to the side.

4. Hand. Always relaxed, breathing. "A drop drips from the third finger."

5. Allongé. Inhale with the arm. Smooth and gentle, palm facing down.

All basics in 1 video. Ballet Barre.

Posture 🩰 and back

Benefits for the Back:

True ballet posture not only enhances your dance level but also has many health benefits for the back:
- Strengthening Back Muscles: Ballet exercises actively engage the back muscles, especially the stabilizing muscles, which helps strengthen and support a healthy spine.
- Improving Posture: Regular practice of ballet exercises helps maintain the natural curve of the spine, preventing the development of scoliosis and other back problems.
- Reducing Pain: Proper posture and strong back muscles help reduce the load on intervertebral discs, which contributes to reducing back and neck pain.

4 Tips for Ideal Posture:

1. Head and Neck: Always keep your head high, as if an invisible string is pulling you upward.
2. Shoulders: Pull your shoulders back and down. Avoid unnecessary tension; let them remain naturally relaxed.
3. Torso: Tighten the abdominal muscles, but breathe freely without taking in excess air into the chest. This will help maintain balance and control during movements.
4. Spine: The spine should be straight. Avoid excessive arching in the lower back. Imagine your vertebrae stretching one after another upward while slightly pushing the pelvis forward.

Imagine an invisible line running through you from your heels through the crown of your head, stretching into the sky.

ballerina in white tutu

Some rules to incorporate into your body during exercises and their consequences:

1. Constantly pulled in, tense abdomen - this will result in a toned belly.

2. Constantly tense glutes and tucked tailbone - this will result in firm buttocks.

3. Most exercises at the barre will initially be in the 2nd arm position (to the side), with tense triceps - beautiful arms.

4. Shoulders back and down - posture. Open and up your chest.

5. Smooth and slow movements at the beginning, static load - will lead to a non-injurious tone of all the muscles in your body.

6. Long neck and specific tilts - swan-like grace.

Important! Face, neck, and hands - light and relaxed.

tired ballerina

Program for

Chapter 1
Ballet Barre
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1. Improvisational warm-up.
Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby
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2. Plie.
Deab Martin - Winter Wonderland
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3. Tendu.
Frank Sinatra - Let it Snow!
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4. Jette.
Nat King Cole - Desk The Halls
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5. Rond de Jambe à Terre.
Elvis Presley - White Christmas
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6. Fondu. Frappe. Adajio
Walking in the air. Howard Blake. The Snowman.
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7. Rond de jambe en l’air. Grand Battement.
Carol of the Bells. Mykola Leontovich.

Chapter 2
The Snowflakes
Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky.

Chapter 3
Choreography Challenge for everyone present (optional)
Party. Fuddle.

DYVO UKRAINIAN DANCE LAB
with Kateryna Tor

Enrollment

Discover a brand-new and unique training format. Experience high-quality cardio combined with creative movement. Enhance your spatial awareness, rhythm, and artistic expression.

No prior experience is necessary – everyone is welcome. Together, we will develop your skills progressively throughout the session.  You will be surprised by what you can achieve by the end of the class. When you hear Ukrainian rhythms, it is impossible to remain still – dancing is inevitable!  Authentic movements thoughtfully reinterpreted by Kateryna Tor, set to a selection of traditional and contemporary music.

This training offers a harmonious blend of classical technique and modern creativity.  An inspiring experience well worth trying. It’s sure to be both fun and beneficial!
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What to bring?  Trainers, water, and friends.
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🎶 Fun. Authentic. Uplifting.  Traditional and modern at the same time.

When? Sunday 7.30 pm from January
Where? Nottingham. Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Nottingham403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DP

ENROLLMENT

Pay as you go

£10
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Ballet members

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Program for
The Open Class 8.6.2025.

What you will see

Thank you for coming to watch our open class today. Some of the performers are new to ballet and some have had a break from it for many years. Please enjoy the show and show your appreciation for the performers. Its not easy to be in front of you to perform.

ballet barre pro

  • 1 act
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    The classical barre, Port de Bras, neoclassical performance.

  • 1. Plié
    Smooth, continuous bending of the knees, emphasizing fluidity and control.

  • 2. Battement Tendu.
    Elongated, stretched movement of the leg along the floor, highlighting precision and extension.

  • 3. Battement Jeté.
    Crisp, brisk brush of the foot off the floor, conveying sharpness and energy.

  • 4. Rond de Jambe à Terre.
    Graceful, circular sweep of the leg on the ground, accentuating fluidity and turnout.

  • 5. Battement Fondu.
    Melted, coordinated bending and straightening of both legs, producing a soft, melting quality.

  • 6. Frappé.
    Striking, quick action of the foot against the floor, demonstrating sharpness and attack.
    Petit Battement.
    Small, rapid beating of the working foot at the ankle, showing agility and precision

  • 7. Rond de jambe en l’air.
    Circular, suspended movement of the working leg in the air, expressing control and elegance.

  • 8. Adagio.
    Slow, sustained, and fluid sequence emphasizing balance, poise, and expressive lyricism.

  • 9. Grand Battement.
    Powerful, high kick of the leg with dynamic energy, maintaining a controlled and clean line.

  • 10. Swan Lake. Port de Bras.
    Flowing, elegant movement of the arms, emphasizing grace and coordination.

  • 11. Cello Solo. Neoclassical performance.

  • 2 act
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    Petit Allegro, diagonals with pirouettes, scene from the ballet Swan Lake, improvisation contemporary.

  • 1. Sauté.
    Springy, buoyant jump straight up and down, radiating energy and clarity.

  • 2. Échappé.
    Bright, darting jump where the feet open apart in the air, suggesting freedom and clarity.

  • 3. Glissade & Assemblé.
    Gliding, smooth traveling step close to the floor, linking movements with seamless flow & Gathering, springing jump where the feet join together in the air, expressing unity and coordination.

  • 4. Sissonne fermée  Sharp, decisive jump splitting the legs in the air and closing into a precise finish, combining dynamism with control.

  • 5. Diagonals with pirouettes. To the music of BASIL's variations from the ballet Don Quixote.

  • 6. Diagonals with pirouettes. To the music of the KITRI variations from the ballet Don Quixote.

  • 7. The scene of the appearance of the swans from the second act of Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake".

  • 8. Improvisation of a contemporary "So Far" to the music of HaBanot Nechama.

Who will perform for you

Louise Robinson
Amanda Sullivan
Daisy Louise Richardson
Eve Burland
Grace White
Sally Wilkinson
Joanne Baker
Daria Voronina
Andrea Robinson
Laura Hickmott
Rosie Finney
Kinneret Livne
Kateryna Tor

Chapter 1. First year.
Beginners - pre-intermediate.

Chapter 2. First year. Beginners - pre-intermediate.

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£12.9
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Privat session

1,5 hours of private improvement, tailored to individual needs. Eastwood
£46
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£38.70
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