A ballet dancer is captured in a studio, performing an arabesque. She is balancing gracefully on one leg, with the other leg extended straight behind her. Her arms are elegantly outstretched, with one arm reaching forward and the other extending back. She is wearing a black leotard, a pink skirt, light pink tights, and ballet shoes. A ballet dancer is captured in a studio, performing an arabesque. She is balancing gracefully on one leg, with the other leg extended straight behind her. Her arms are elegantly outstretched, with one arm reaching forward and the other extending back. She is wearing a black leotard, a pink skirt, light pink tights, and ballet shoes.

Technique Tips with Renato Paroni de Castro | Piqué vs plié relevé

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Improver - Intermediate
5 min
Explore the difference between a piqué and a plié relevé combination with some helpful tips.

In this short class, English National Ballet repetiteur Renato Paroni de Castro explains the difference between a piqué and a plié relevé combination.

ENBYouhCo Dancer Albertine Engelstad demonstrates while Reina Okada is on the piano.