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A ballet dancer in a black leotard, black skirt, and pink tights balances in an arabesque at the barre in a ballet studio, extending her leg behind her with pointed toes. A male instructor, dressed in black, stands beside her, observing with a focused expression. A ballet dancer in a black leotard, black skirt, and pink tights balances in an arabesque at the barre in a ballet studio, extending her leg behind her with pointed toes. A male instructor, dressed in black, stands beside her, observing with a focused expression.

Technique Tips with Renato Paroni de Castro | Grand Battement

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Beginner-Intermediate
7 min
Refine your technique for grand battements with these helpful tips.

This class is led by ENB Repetiteur Renato Paroni de Castro, with ENB YouthCo Dancer Albertine Engelstad demonstrating and Reina Okada on the piano.

The demonstrator gave permission for physical adjustments prior to the recording of the class.