How to Do the 5 POSITIONS OF BALLET

#everydayballet #balletathome #beginnerballet
This video takes you through each of the 5 positions with expert training geared toward Adult Beginners and includes excerpts from my Ballerina Basics online training platform. More adult ballet classes and training programs available at everydayballet.com.
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[@LVioletta1]

Thank you. When I was a child I was in ballet school. But I overheard my parent say they didn't have enough money, so I told them that I didn't want to do it anymore which I know broke my mom's heart even more than mine. Now is an adult, nearly 30 years later I get to relive my dreams.💛

[@everydayballet]

Your story is so touching. I’m so glad you are reconnecting with your love of ballet. ♥️🩰✨

[@mariafernandadiaz1382]

Thanks for doing this. My family was always against everything that has to be with ballet and art in general. But I'm 21 now, I'm an adult and they can't tell me what to do anymore. Your videos inspired me to learn and take ballet classes even if people say I'm too old already.

[@everydayballet]

You're NEVER too old to do something you love! I'm sooo happy you are learning ballet with me, and I encourage you to keep going and letting your heart be your guide!

[@youtubechanelle]

You're not too old !! I started few weeks ago and I'm 27 . Sometimes I wonder if it's too late, but I truly believe it's the best decision I ever made.

[@justinhogan3880]

Started my ballet journey at 36 and all my instructors have been warm and inviting towards me. I'm happy for the start of your journey!

[@ToniM10]

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[@DylanRadin]

My family was too!!! I used to dance in secret… But now we get to be anything we want🎉❤❤❤

[@perlalizardo4519]

I’ve been having dreams of me being a ballerina and now that’s all on my mind, thank you 😊

[@everydayballet]

Wonderful! You can start ballet at any age and it will make you look and feel your very best!

[@herecomesrayyy]

@@everydayballet that's nice to hear I am starting soon too 💖

[@alexandralothring4917]

I have been wanting to became a ballerina for the longest but stopped because I thought I was to old to became one but thank god I found your video and now I am turning 16 soon and I have finally started ballet

[@everydayballet]

So glad you found my channel and have started ballet! YAY!!! 🥰🩰🎉

[@yromaelle]

Ballet is an artform that anyone and everyone can do and imo should try. 😊

[@everydayballet]

Agreed!

[@kasiaczaplewska3605]

your channel is perfect for my inner ballerina ;) greets from Poland.

[@everydayballet]

Awesome! Thank you--I'm so happy to hear that!

[@vinylsimona]

Tomorrow will be my first classical ballet class because of you. Thank you from all my heart. 💕

[@everydayballet]

Oh WOW!!! That is WONDERFUL news!!! I am so happy that my videos have helped you along your ballet journey!! I hope you have a beautiful time-Congratulations! 💕✨🩰👏💐

[@madelainebear]

Hi Tiekka ! I just wanted to say that I did ballet when I was younger but I stopped because I was never as flexible as the other kids or I didn’t have the right body. I recently saw this video of an older girl learning ballet and performing and it has encouraged me to try again because it’s my dream to be a ballerina even if it’s just a hobby. 🩰 Thank you for being such a kind teacher and I’m so glad I found your channel!!! ❤I feel so supported by you and you always make me smile 💕 with your help I feel like my dream can come true

[@everydayballet]

Oh you’re so welcome! Glad to hear that you are reconnecting with your love of ballet and that my videos help you! It’s never, ever too late to do something you love-it will give you strength and courage in everything you do! Brava!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻🎉💕🩰✨

[@madelainebear]

Thank you so so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@Elena-uh7zv]

these tutorials help me going through some dark days and moods, thank u so much! your voice is so relaxing and the exercises are easy to follow, you are doing an amaizing job and i am so grateful for this!

[@everydayballet]

I'm so glad the positive effect goes beyond just the physical for you! I have always found that Ballet touches people in a deep way. All my best to you for weathering the storms and I'm so grateful to know in some small way that my videos help!

[@chibilily]

Perfectly explained! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I love your videos 💖

[@everydayballet]

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you like them! 🙏✨🩰💖

[@chevvonnejohnson8367]

Your Incredible. Your teaching method is so understandable. I am learning as well, as helping my little girl practice before we enroll her into a dance school. I am so happy your my teacher on yt. Your a wonderful teacher mam. Ty for your teaching🤍

[@everydayballet]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m delighted you and your daughter are learning some ballet with me-that warms my heart so much! 🙏🥰🩰🌸

[@freyesha4110]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏This means so much for me 🙏🙏🙏

[@everydayballet]

You’re very welcome! 💕✨🩰

[@ManishKumar-me9ii]

Thank you so much for teaching us . I really love ballet but I don't get a chance to learn it . Hopefully I've found your channel. 💜

[@everydayballet]

I'm so glad you've found Everyday Ballet and are enjoying learning ballet with me!

[@Oxy-oksana]

Thank you very much!😊🙏🌸 amazing explanation🌸😊

[@everydayballet]

You’re welcome! 🥰🩰✨

[@dawniew.w8678]

thank you so much for your video, its very helpful for be beginner's class!! very well explained!!

[@everydayballet]

So glad it helped! 🙏💕🩰

[@OliveReeder]

Thank you! This video was so helpful and very descriptive, I did ballet for two years then quite, and i'm finally back into it! I needed some help because I was starting ballet during the middle of the season, so I needed to remind myself of the positions! Thanks!😅

[@everydayballet]

Congratulations on starting back with ballet! ✨🩰🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@faith0-090]

I love your channel! It's very informative and useful! Greeting from California!

[@everydayballet]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you like them! I grew up in CA and I hope you are staying safe and well with the new lockdown measures.

[@beommiessandhanitizer2782]

Please keep making more videos.. they're the best

[@everydayballet]

Thank you! I'm working on more right now! 🙏🏻🥰🩰

[@JasonTrachtenburg]

Really nice presentation!

[@everydayballet]

🙏✨🩰😊

[@katied5314]

this is the only account i turn my notifications on for

[@everydayballet]

Aww, thanks for the kind words! I’m so glad you enjoy my content! 🥰🩰🌸

[@lauragem796]

Please tell me where I can get the same ballet barre you are using? Love the classes! Thanks so much.

[@everydayballet]

My "barre" is actually a step ladder! I have to admit it is very light and not as stable as holding onto something like a barstool or counter ledge, so that may be a consideration for you as a beginner. But it is highly portable! Here’s a link to the one I have: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B011K83P2K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope this helps! Thanks for watching! :-D

[@atypical13thtwin15]

I love just standing in 3rd position. It is so natural for me and I don't know why. Never taken one ballet class. Okay this sounds weird but...let's do an in-depth study of 3rd position please. I'm curious about what more it has to offer

[@everydayballet]

That’s great! Third position is a great “beginner fifth” position. It’s rarely used except as a training position for a deeper crossing of the legs in turnout. That said, I strongly encourage my students to use third to develop their placement, strength, and coordination for advancing in their ballet technique. 😊🩰✨

[@sheilameeks4858]

I do like this tutorial, but I wish you would have included arm positions as well.

[@everydayballet]

I’ve got a video for that! 💕🩰 How to Do BALLET ARMS kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5q3daStjp2Wf6M

[@CalamityCannon]

Dang I'm torn because this is well presented, but whew it took me years of other movement modalities to unlearn the default "turn out" stance (which is not great for someone with hypermobile hips like me)

[@everydayballet]

Yes, hypermobility presents a set of challenges. If you undertake ballet again, it is very important to be conservative in your stance, maintain proper alignment, and perhaps most importantly, activate the muscles around that conservative placement. THIS trains stability which is what those with hypermobility need to do ballet effectively. Hope this helps! 🙏🩰🥰

[@CalamityCannon]

@@everydayballet you're incredibly knowledgeable! If only more instructors in dance/yoga/etc. (or even doctors and physical therapists!) had your level of insight and thoughtfulness!

[@everydayballet]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad my insights are helpful! 🙏🥰🩰

[@CalamityCannon]

Also, rewatching the video, I think I have medium arches instead of flat feet almost entirely because of my ballet training years. Rolling a tennis ball under one's arches was the norm then, but overall ballet requires learning more subtle muscle control and awareness. One of many reasons I have much love for ballet training Edit: my mom has super high arches and the arch dysmorphia is real!

[@shood35]

I'm curious where that lovely mini ballet barre came from. It's so compact and perfect! I can't seem to find it.

[@everydayballet]

It’s just a step stool. It looks a little fancy with the silver finish, but any step stool with a tall enough handle makes an excellent substitute for a ballet barre!😊✨🩰

[@chriscooper9905]

Until I acquired a proper barre I was using an ironing board. It worked quite well especially being height adjustable.

[@arabellevonthalheim2063]

Wonderful videos! Can you please tell me, what the name of the first ballet song in your introduction (showing pink ballet dress) is? Thanks so much in advance!

[@everydayballet]

I’m not sure which video you mean… If you can clarify, I may be able to provide the information. 🥰🩰

[@arabellevonthalheim2063]

The music you use for your introduction of your videos!

[@arabellevonthalheim2063]

The music at the beginning!

[@everydayballet]

That is the Waltz of the Flowers into 🌸😊🩰

[@arabellevonthalheim2063]

Thanks so very much!

[@addie6886]

I’ve been having a hard time doing fifth position and I’m not sure why. Any advice?

[@everydayballet]

Without a bit more description, I can’t say for sure what the issue is exactly. But one way to work up to 5th is to use 3rd position instead. The biggest mistake I see in 5th is that people over-rotate the front foot, causing the ankle to roll forward-which in turn prevents proper alignment all the way up the body. See my video “How to Do the 5 Positions” for more details. Hope this helps! 😊🩰🌸

[@addie6886]

@@everydayballet thank you so much!

[@susanjoycesabo8450]

My poor blue collar family spent money for years so I could have tap and ballet lessons every Saturday for years. I was always put at the head of the class. There were even dance recitals with a white tutu. When the dance school recommended private lessons for me, my parents pulled me out of class with no room for argument. I accepted this but now regret it.

[@everydayballet]

I’m sad that you were separated from doing ballet… It sounds like you not only enjoyed it, but that you were also a good dancer! I hope in some small way my videos will help you reconnect with ballet in a happy way. 🙏🥰🩰✨

[@masenholmes7251]

Does it matter which foot we use?

[@everydayballet]

It doesn’t matter which foot. 3rd, 4th, & 5th positions are done on both sides. 😊🩰🌸

[@bukunmio2338]

I’m 11 and I want to start ballet but I’ve heard that you have to start even earlier to go pro should I still try or not :((

[@everydayballet]

While it is true that most professional dancers begin ballet before the age of 10, there are definitely exceptions. You should do ballet because you want to and because you love it… Whether or not you become a professional will not diminish the benefits, joy, focus, and accomplishment of doing something as beautiful and challenging as ballet. I hope you will try it, love it, and reap the many rewards of dedication and practice! 🥰✨🌸🩰

[@bukunmio2338]

@@everydayballet I will thank you 🙏🏾😊

[@BrendaYelting]

Is 5th position dangerous if you are just starting out? I mean could you hurt yourself if you try too hard?

[@everydayballet]

New beginners should stick with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (which is similar to 5th, but with less crossing of the feet). Fifth is not “dangerous”, but it can cause injury if done incorrectly over time. The biggest issue is over-rotating the feet where the knees are not bending out over the toes. Knees and toes must be aligned, otherwise stress occurs in the knee and ankle joints. It takes time to develop the turnout and strength to maintain it in 5th position. For this reason it’s best to begin with 1st position and then cross into 3rd. Eventually 5th position happens as the dancer becomes stronger and more limber in the joints. 😊

[@BrendaYelting]

@@everydayballet thank you so much for taking the time to answer!! Im in love with your videos!

[@everydayballet]

Aw thanks!! 🙏💖🩰

[@andyandy3075]

Beautiful lady

[@everydayballet]

🙏🏻

[@andyandy3075]

@@everydayballet I am so impressed with the ballet teacher so pretty and smart, learning nice moves

[@jillianf8th]

🤍

[@everydayballet]

🙏💕🩰

[@jillianf8th]

@@everydayballet ☺️ been practicing!! Thank you. God bless you

[@gaildawson8075]

Too much talking

[@ukelsele]

look on google images then instead of watching a video

[@Michelle-vx5sk]

Too critical!!!

[@bukunmio2338]

She’s explaining how to do it if you don’t like it leave, simple