Battement frappé, or struck beat, is integral to prepare the lower legs for petit allegro and batterie, and the movement quality is similar to striking a match.
Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology, which is ideal for beginner dancers or those looking to refresh their knowledge and technique.
Oliver Hornby, former member of ENBYouthCo and current student of English National Ballet School, demonstrates with Matt Gregory on piano.