Ballet for Seniors: Express Barre with Live Piano

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1. Warm-up facing the barre: small pliés in parallel, slow rises, shoulder rolls, walking through the feet. 1:29
2. Pliés in first, second and third, one hand on the barre; beginners skip the rise, others may balance. 5:07
3. Slow tendus: slide the foot along the floor with the toe pointing last, front, side and back, then faster. 9:53
4. Faster tendus from third position with small retiré passés; keep the toe in contact with the floor. 13:45
5. Glissés: a sharp brush where the toe just leaves the floor, three to the front, side and back with a plié. 16:12
6. Fondus facing the barre: bend the supporting leg as the working foot lifts to the ankle, then extend. 18:23
7. Rond de jambe: fondu and stretch to the front and side, then circle the leg on the floor and reverse. 21:35
8. Adagio: flowing arms and a slow développé; choose a low or higher leg and keep the core engaged. 25:13
9. Frappés from third or fifth position: quick, sharp actions of the foot, with an optional balance. 29:56
10. Grand battement: swing the leg like a bell, bent then straight, letting the hips stay relaxed. 31:06

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.