5 TIPS on HIGHER EXTENSIONS (developpe) from Mariinsky ballerina Maria Khoreva

[@aranoh5292]

im so stupid, for some reason i never rly lifted my knee up when doing developpe front 😂😂😂 here we go, re-inventing the wheel

[@eduardasartorio8932]

My teachers always say it to us ♥️♥️

[@veritygazzard7210]

Maria in my ballet lesson yesterday my teacher was telling me how I really needed to work on getting my extension above 90 degrees (at the moment it is comfortably at 90 and stretched 95/100). I am really struggling but I think this will really help! I love you so much xx

[@tamirmickens89]

😆 3:05 “Please don’t come for me!” YAS, MARIA!

[@anna_lada1719]

Your last name in Greek means, I was dancing. Khoreva= χόρευα (horeva). What a great name for a dancer!♥️

[@anna_lada1719]

@Feu χορεύω (horevo)🌷

[@pauletteperzabal9989]

Oohh beautiful people who share interesting and beautiful things...

[@adamande]

Hahaha, I wanted to tell her that too! 😊😍😆

[@adamande]

I didn't know more Greek people watched her

[@anna_lada1719]

@@adamande I love ballet and Maria as well!!!❤️

[@shania_]

Whoa! These are pretty familiar to me, but actually seeing an example of what my coach wants me (and your amazing hyperextensions) to do is really helpful+inspiring. Thank you so much!

[@eleanorschille-hudson4338]

Maria, you are such a goddess. I literally gasped when you balanced on demi-pointe at 9:46 I have a question: do you have any tips for flexibility in "getting your knee up"? I really try to do this in developpe, but it feels like my hip flexors get *stuck* Thank you! 🥰

[@misoginainternalizadaopres7131]

same hereee

[@anelgam]

Same

[@lactosetheintolerant6007]

don’t use your top thigh. a lot of dancers use it because it’s “easier” but you don’t want to build up the muscle on the front because you want to create a line. use the back, or bottom, thigh

[@goldeb.8553]

@@lactosetheintolerant6007 i just can’t figure out how to engage those muscles. like as soon as i start raising my leg up, the front muscle engages instantly and i don’t know how to turn it off kinda

[@BWayne-dy5rk]

Same

[@radiantonion8615]

re: "Almost parallel" hips - Yes I agree 100%. I think of it as "stacking" the hips. It allows you to get on your balance on your supporting leg by allowing you to shift your weight. It is a very slight press in and up of the working hip and Not a lift . It's like pulling your hips closer to each other. You can very definitely notice this in tendu arabesque when you do this because if you employ this same almost parallel, stacking technique you will easily be able to lift your working foot and leg off the floor. If you have your hips perfectly parallel you will have a hard time doing this. You can also use this for passe,/retire position as well ( gasps from the audience!!) but you will notice you will get onto your supporting leg easier. If done correctly you won't see much of a difference but you Will feel it.

[@estherpearlschreave8005]

Wanna see if you can make a video about you & Sofya how to prepare your own Pointe Shoes 💕 Also hoping to seeing you can make other variations class videos 💞 you are an elegant ballerina and a great teacher 🥰

[@ogagalucy8374]

No wonder my extension don't go that higher.this video really help me, please keep on making this types of videos their amazing.

[@pascaleblanc2385]

🙏Merci from France for these tips so nicely explicated and understandable!💕💫🌸

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

Hi Maria-- I have been a ballet teacher for 35 years and that final tip about the standing leg is exactly what I focus on for my students! So often neglected as it is natural to focus on the "gesture leg" but really our working leg is the standing leg. Without it, we cannot support the extension well at all and yes, I agree-- the standing leg must be beautiful too. Also if you always keep the standing leg extended upward to the hips and down through the floor, your knees will not sway or unintentionally be bent. Then both lines will be beautiful and secure. Thanks and XOXO, Sarah

[@jolyne4043]

your tips are really helpful thank you☺️❤️

[@zhuoli629]

Your so helpful, Maria, and also a spectacular dancer. I saw you medora variation, which I will be doing at a competition, it was so perfect!

[@CristinaF210]

i dont know ballet very well i only know I LOVE ballet watched many thru the years, but wow you are pretty incredible u must be up there with the other famous dancers.💖

[@Anyaballerina]

Очень помогает огромное спасибо ♥️

[@sharonreeve7509]

Juicy! Yeah! Thank you Maria! Very helpful!

[@luciabalado9141]

I love these videos, they really are very helpful. Thank you very much Masha😊 You are great, always giving the best part of you. I would also love for you to make some videos of “5 tips on round jambe en’lair” or “5 tips on jetté” Thanks 🙏🏻 💜💜💜💜💜💜#army

[@rosaxhj.1146]

Omg.. i needed this so bad thank you❤️🙈

[@Чтоизоляцияслюдьмиделает]

Mashka, you are cool! Like a baby-doll. And so unreal flexible that it's hard to believe that you are a real human being))) Best wishes!))))

[@rinosocial7166]

Can you please make a video on improving pirouettes?

[@МаринаАзарская-х7г]

You are wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@mmn958]

I'd love to see your tips for the back!

[@ohlottie]

Just incredible.

[@natashazlobinsky4662]

Thanks, Maria! That was helpful. I would love more tips on arabesque and attitude derrière please.

[@eduardasartorio8932]

You’re not being human... YOU’RE BEING A TRUE DIAMOND!!! I LOVE U, MARIA (btw my name’s Maria as well, but I’m actually brazilian/italian and not russian ahahah ♥️)

[@huseyintuncer9875]

Spectucular technik welldone maria

[@analuciagonzaleznoriega110]

I'm so happy!!, I think I'm very flexible because my developpé is almost as high as hers 😳

[@iamvalwong]

Make sense and practical

[@MH-ke4ij]

thank you! needed this so much 😂

[@englishclass1134]

Yes to the dev to the back next :)!

[@Stefaniasassone]

Great tips

[@BWayne-dy5rk]

Can you make a video for the splits? Pls!?

[@lyle_marie_ceniza]

Tnx for the tips.....😊.

[@mariannedippenaar8488]

10 out of 10

[@Juju-et7wq]

Thank you so much!!! It helps a lot! ❤️❤️ Could you do a video on exercices for développe? Or could you do a video and show all your leotards?

[@КсенияСиничка-э5и]

Where I can find videos about arabesque and lifting leg back

[@잉-y4v]

Where did you buy the barre????🤩Pls..😭😭

[@Euraquelsantos_]

Please, disponibiliza legenda para o Brasil 🇧🇷 .

[@perfildogoogle7130]

1- o joelho vai pra cima. Toma cuidado pra não levantar o seu quadril, sempre pense em levantar o joelho (cuidando pra n deixar o quadril cair mt pro lado) e "grudar" o joelho no torso, só então esticar a perna. 2- quadris QUASE paralelos. Ela disse que muita gente fala que prefere deixar os quadris 100% paralelos, mas ela sente que com eles totalmente paralelos a sua perna não sobe tanto e não valoriza as linhas. Disse pra tentar colocar o peso do quadril em uma diagonal bem de levinho (se vc levanta a perna esquerda então coloca o peso no quadril direito) CUIDADO pra não cair na perna de base, não é pra virar tudo, só um pouquinho. 3- se mantenha na sua perna de base. foque em empurrar a escápula do lado da sua perna de base pra base, assim vc consegue focar o peso na base. Ex: o developpe sai da perna direita, então a esquerda é sua perna de base, vc pensa em colocar a sua escápula esquerda pra baixo, assim seu peso transfere pra lá. 4- Sinta a tensão e en deohrs na sua perna que faz o developpe. Isso adiciona leveza ao adágio/movimento, faz parecer mais estável. Enquanto vc "desdobra" a perna pense em levar pelo calcanhar e foque muito no en deohrs. 5- en deohrs constante na sua perna de base. Não deixe sua perna de base "morta", mantenha ela en deohrs sempre (fazendo a força do en deohrs que vem lá de traz da perna e também pensando naquilo de "puxar pra cima") isso também ajuda na sua estabilidade, te deixa mais seguro, além de deixar mais bonito por não parecer que a pessoa tá "relaxando" na perna de base. Vc tem que estar se sentindo seguro no seu chão pra poder conseguir levantar sua perna. Eu tentei traduzir e dar uma resumida akkssk espero ter conseguido ajudar de alguma forma

[@anorexiarecovery326]

I can't do more developpe like 250 degrees

[@denischernavin]

Its nice to get a new "reality show"

[@lisar9425]

W. O. W.

[@ericpatterson5050]

🙌🏾🎨💜

[@isasw0rld]

Im never gonna be able to do ballet and make my dream comw true

[@parishadnz.6048]

Hi dearest! Please a very question: regardless of all technical points, should I strenghten my quads in order to raise the leg, once the knee is already up? I just couldn't pull my leg up if not with the help of a bend!! I've been always curious to know how you ballet dancers strenghten some muscles in an impressive way even without going to gym or go through all those weight exercises!!!!Thank you so much in advance🙏 P.S. I am an adult, but with good splits and turnout.

[@andrealeosaducusin1804]

Can you please do a “tips to improve your pirouettes” and “exercises to strengthen your legs”.!!

[@Sky-ht6tv]

I’m not a ballet dancer, but some exercises that may help with leg strength are squats, but using your quads rather than glutes, lunges (not the stretch version, the one with a bent back knee), adductor/abductor lifts, toe lifts (basically going on and off relevé, it’s more affective one foot at a time), and half brush using your legs instead of your glutes. I hope this helps.

[@a.phillips6892]

I, also, cannot believe we are lucky enough to have Maria’s expert advice in these videos. Thank you Maria!💕💕💕

[@misoginainternalizadaopres7131]

Thank you queen, can't believe a so prestigious mariinsky dancer is so humble to make online classes! And your english is perfect

[@vamlirynna]

!!

[@kristiLB93]

YAAAAY! This is the one I've been waiting for!!! Who else out there wants an extension as fantastic as Maria's?! ME TOO!! Thank you posting this, Maria.

[@carlywilliams9466]

Please do an arabesque video!! My extensions are in dire need of help, and these videos are so helpful! Thank you!

[@crap_huehuehue1999]

I had and i still have dancer hip syndrome on my left side for years, because I started ballet at the age of 16, but i was overstrechted due to flexibility training in the past without strengthening. Extensions on the left side to the front are so hard for me to keep balance and I realised i have the turnout range, but not the strength in the buttocks to keep it from cramping in my hipsockets. I can't go higher than 90° on the left side, but on the right side I have no probles to go above 130-140° Thanks for the Vidoe Maria!

[@xyzxyz-ym8ih]

Ulala thank u very much, now I'll be as flexible as a bubble gum... 😂😂🤩✨😊

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

@@mireyanienstadt375 So true.

[@ruzzaay1]

Когда будут субтитры? Уж очень хочется посмотреть видео с переводом( Жаль что вы удалили обсуждение языка, на котором вести канал.

[@maylisatik7647]

Yes, please make a video for arabesque too: it is not working for me as I would like it to...

[@Chattyrizki]

It helps me alot 💖 Thank you for the video 🙏🙏🙏

[@DestinyHopeLou]

Do you have tips in how to improve turnout in your standing leg? My turnout is so terrible. 😭😭

[@thatcoffee]

Same problem! Can do it on the floor (‘frog’ position as they call it in russian), but cannot hold it turnt out for life during barre exercises

[@ellagoggin2155]

i'd try Kathryn Morgans turnout exercise video, it focuses on getting the strength to hold you turnout because even if you are super flexible, you still need to have the strength to hold your turnout

[@sakuraparamarta9894]

I’d love to see an exercise for get a better back body (upper body) i think its really important, thankyou maria💕💕

[@robinnilsson9487]

Her foot looks like a blue croissant for the first minute of this video

[@yui-www222]

Loved listening to this video💕 having a strong supporting leg really helps me balance💎 I would really like to see a video on tips on FUETTES❤️

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

This video solved so many questions-I've had about developees and hips! We love you! You are such a beautiful dancer.

[@francess9656]

Thanks so much Maria! This makes so much sense - especially about hip alignment

[@mariavarecka2618]

You're adorable and wonderful dancer.

[@karenlindley.9756]

Thank you SOOOOO much Maria for all your advice and taking the time to do these videos. Some great tips. Yes please....can you do a video on developpe derrière. . 😘❤️

[@jessicadecker914]

I never thought about lifting the knee in the front! Great tip

[@multieditinxs3788]

so my knee goes really high BUT when i extend my leg it drops. Ho can i fix that? i meen its because of my strengh?

[@imanbell]

Fantastic video as always Maria! An idea for a future tips video could be about how to have correct and beautiful posture (flat back, shoulders, neck,...) I struggle with that a lot. Lots of love!

[@mariannec.3939]

I miss the time when your videos were fully bilingual English/Russian 😉

[@marianasanhueza893]

Can you please do exercises for feet and turnout? I would love to see those videos 🥰❤️

[@daeniju9595]

Thank you for the inspirational videos! It would be great to see a "What I eat in a day" video. I'm a ballet dancer myself and I would love to know how you stay lean during quarantine.

[@patriciaph5003]

Hi! You're so beautiful!! I can't find the video you talk about, I would like to see it :)

[@aranoh5292]

juicyyyyyy

[@janamalkawi1390]

can you film more stretching video

[@Amy-mz5mj]

Nice demonstration! Can you share some turn tips ? Such as attitude turn. It’s so challenge keeps balance when doing turning. Thanks!

[@adrianavioquemoragues301]

Hi, thanks you for your videos. I am struggling with turnout and I don't know how to feel the hips more free and flexible. 😢

[@persephonexx]

Your tips are sooo good! Thank you Maria

[@annasendin742]

I don't dance but this is really interesting to watch. Also, Maria Khoreva is an exceptional dancer! So beautiful and skillful!

[@carinapaulinarenardtoledo2704]

Hello dear Maria!, I'm 50 years old. I practised classical dance from the age of seven until I was about 14. Then as an adult I resumed, then stopped, then resumed.... It’s been 2 years now that I have resumed assiduously. Do you think I can hope to improve my leg lifts? Thank you very much for your answer! Carina

[@balazstorma6350]

yes developee & arabesque to the back would be nice!

[@vr2921]

I love this video format! they're very informative and have really helped me take into account many details i didn't know before ;)

[@violsk]

would be amazing to have similar video on arabesque developpe! this one was great :)

[@balletgirl56]

In develop to the front, you said, "As soon as I do this..." I could definitely see the difference when you changed but am not sure what you changed. Can you explain what "this" was that you did to make the develop to the front more beautiful? Thanks!

[@leademoulin6826]

Your video is so constructive! KZbin helped me a lot. Could you, once, do a video to improve our turns?

[@elisabethwei3574]

Please share to us also the tips for Arabesque! Your tips are really helpful❣️

[@elimelart]

how to train those inner muscles on hip and leg to lift leg? I know all of this, but I don't know how to train muscles to hold my leg.

[@nimvicky]

i need better turn out, for the life of me i can’t get it and it’s so upsetting >~

[@judithmcminn863]

Oh thank you so much! So very helpful. It is just incredible, and such an honour, to have the chance to hear tips from you. 💕💕💕💕

[@cequinones2799]

excellent for senior dancers! For begginers they have to train their psoas, cuadriceps, gluteus and core

[@leticialoscio3781]

thank you soooo much!

[@cchy8430]

amazinggg, I need this! ❤️💕😚👍

[@Ксениязолот]

Почему ты перестала говорить на русском????

[@аннастепанова-ш2й]

Почему вы не говорите по русски?

[@vitmikh007]

Судя по тому, что из 100 комментариев только один на русском, говорить на русском нет смысла. А жаль. Раньше все фразы говорила на двух языках, но это реально тяжело, знаю по себе.

[@purple_blackbird]

Thank you for all your tip videos they are always useful and clear :-D

[@missjessieleah]

Very helpful. Thank you 🌺

[@skimmilk50]

sorry Maria, but 180 degree developée is lovely. Over that is ugly.

[@Balletmylove]

I am from Greece and we use it a lot😂😂😂

[@gayagoldberg8889]

Thank you❤️❤️

[@kristynablahova4694]

💜💜💜

[@sergio-pablovicencio5477]

What about arabesque?

[@giselledaniels3231]

It is very helpful this video, brava! It would be fantastic if you make a video where you explain how improve the turns on pointe. Please make it!🥰

[@yaramarrufo9107]

Excelentes tops. Un lujo de bailarina y maestra

[@MenaP-bu9wv]

Спасибо 🤩