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

[@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]

!!

[@a.phillips6892]

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

[@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.

[@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!!!❤️

[@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.

[@tamirmickens89]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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 ♥️♥️

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@27painter]

what a beautiful attitude this young dancer has, there is No snobbishness with you i have only discovered you Maria . I've become fan of yours . will be following you . your English is excellent.

[@annasendin742]

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

[@jessicadecker914]

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

[@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!

[@cmae99]

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

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

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

[@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 🥰

[@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. 💕💕💕💕

[@jolyne4043]

your tips are really helpful thank you☺️❤️

[@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.💖

[@pascaleblanc2385]

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

[@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!

[@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❤️

[@dorotheanehls3963]

Thank you Maria!

[@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!

[@Anyaballerina]

Очень помогает огромное спасибо ♥️

[@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. . 😘❤️

[@sakuraparamarta9894]

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

[@francess9656]

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

[@persephonexx]

Your tips are sooo good! Thank you Maria

[@pragyakumar5601]

Maria, you're so helpful and inspiring and such an asset to Ballet. I love you a lot. Sending you love and hugs, till I meet you in person

[@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 ;)

[@sharonreeve7509]

Juicy! Yeah! Thank you Maria! Very helpful!

[@orca1717]

Love this video! I always wondered about this❤ Really appreciate the tips!!!!

[@ohlottie]

Just incredible.

[@missjessieleah]

Very helpful. Thank you 🌺

[@rosaxhj.1146]

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

[@catarinatorres241]

You make it seem so much easier

[@purple_blackbird]

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

[@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 ♥️)

[@ellafischer9081]

yes i would loveee a video on develope to the back!!💛

[@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.

[@nicolekollman]

your extensions are gorgeous..thanks for this tutorial...

[@pedrocoimbra5242]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!🙏

[@deenaelieff396]

Thank you, for your beautiful tips! 💐Brava

[@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

[@blueberry3407]

Please do a video on développe to the back!! I struggle so much with that lol

[@МаринаАзарская-х7г]

You are wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@elisabethwei3574]

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

[@balazstorma6350]

yes developee & arabesque to the back would be nice!

[@violsk]

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

[@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!))))

[@aaroncampbell3265]

Thank You so much for the help 🙂

[@snabeyratne]

Great advice. Thanks.

[@leademoulin6826]

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

[@davileal2606]

Wonderful lesson

[@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!🥰

[@chumbucket6989]

thanks for these tips!!

[@gayagoldberg8889]

Thank you❤️❤️

[@cequinones2799]

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

[@eg8427]

Thanks very much for this tips!!!!!!!

[@haedien]

Thank you! I love you!

[@mmn958]

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

[@cchy8430]

amazinggg, I need this! ❤️💕😚👍

[@Enthusiast.]

Thank you for that🥰

[@leticialoscio3781]

thank you soooo much!

[@Stefaniasassone]

Great tips

[@Amy-mz5mj]

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

[@natashazlobinsky4662]

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

[@xyzxyz-ym8ih]

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

[@SarahArnoldTheAccidentalArtist]

@@mireyanienstadt375 So true.

[@MH-ke4ij]

thank you! needed this so much 😂

[@kinasato6268]

Hi Maria! Thank you so much for this video. I’m so grateful to receive amazing tips from such a talented ballerina. I also have some video requests! It would be amazing if you can teach us tips on pirouettes, grand pas de chats, and exercises for higher releves/ strong feet!!!

[@yaramarrufo9107]

Excelentes tops. Un lujo de bailarina y maestra

[@analuciagonzaleznoriega110]

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

[@englishclass1134]

Yes to the dev to the back next :)!

[@rinosocial7166]

Can you please make a video on improving pirouettes?

[@Ensofpsyros]

shes so beautiful.

[@huseyintuncer9875]

Spectucular technik welldone maria

[@MenaP-bu9wv]

Спасибо 🤩

[@dancelife5163]

These video really help me in class. I was wondering if you could do a upper back / hip opening video to strengthen

[@lyle_marie_ceniza]

Tnx for the tips.....😊.

[@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...

[@iamvalwong]

Make sense and practical

[@yessicacastillo3798]

Gracias por compartir. (づ ◕‿◕ )づ Eres la bailarina más joven y talentosa que he conocido, un abrazo gigante. 🌷❤️

[@theacademy7946]

Thank you so much! Can you also make a class for pointe work at the barre?

[@elvirasavinova8013]

отлчный урок, вы большая молодец

[@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. 😢

[@mariannedippenaar8488]

10 out of 10

[@BWayne-dy5rk]

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

[@mariavarecka2618]

You're adorable and wonderful dancer.

[@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

[@klausfrey2656]

Thank you for your helpful explaining the techinque of high Develope!... from Germany... I'am an adult ballett student.. due to C-Shutdown training alone ... very helpful! Further: where are your blue slippers from?

[@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!

[@marianasanhueza893]

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

[@kristynablahova4694]

💜💜💜

[@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