Follow Along Floor Exercise

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Not quite a floor barre! Some simple exercises you can do at home, to keep your ballet muscles in shape, for those days that you can't make it to a ballet class!
About Me:
Hi, my name is Victoria! I’m a ballet dancer and teacher trained in the Vaganova method. I make instructional videos without sugar-coating the gritty details. I danced professionally as a freelancer, and in a contemporary company for several years in NYC. Due to the pandemic, I now reside in rural Pennsylvania. I'm a little salty because I struggle with chronic illnesses & invisible disabilities, but I try to keep it real and raise awareness...
FAQs:
Are you actually Russian?:
Yes, I’m technically a tiny bit Russian.
We always thought my mother was 100% Italian. But when she took the ancestry test, we learned she’s actually a bit Middle Eastern and Circassian (Southern Russia) as well!
Did you train in Russia?:
No, I did not attend ballet school in Russia.
But all of my instructors have direct lineage to the Vaganova Academy. I received a majority of my training from Ballerina Irina Lebedeva, as well as other former principal dancers from the Mariinsky Ballet and Bolshoi Ballet.
What ballet academy did you attend?:
I never attended a formal ballet academy. All of my training is a culmination of public dance studios and open adult ballet classes that would run 2-3 days a week- with the occasional summer intensive. This is why I’m only about 85% competent in my execution and lessons. I just do the best with what i've got- The average American dancer might not notice this, but the Russian dancers definitely do!
Growing up near NYC, I took advantage of the most prestigious schools and teachers in the area, including; Gelsey Kirkland, Simon Kazantsev, Yaroslav Fadeyev, Katherine Healy, Leslie Browne, Lupe Serrano, and collegiate programs at American Ballet Theatre.
I did visit St. Petersburg and Moscow after I graduated college in 2012. I had the absolute honor of visiting the Vaganova Academy and observing some classes. I also took company class with Yacobson Ballet.
Where do you work as a professional?:
Since I got such a late start in my training, (and went to college right after high school) I didn’t join a company until I was in my late 20s. Until then, I was mostly teaching and freelancing. I did Nutcracker gigs, occasional guest appearances for studio productions, and entertainment gigs for high end parties. In 2019 I joined a contemporary ballet company in NYC. I left in 2021 when I moved to Pennsylvania. Now I teach in multiple studios in PA, but I'm trying to start my own ballet company.
What’s the story with your company?:
I’m the founder of Indigo Ballet, a collaborative, dancer-run company with no hierarchy. Currently, I’m working on building a repertoire of virtual performances (music videos) to show people what we have to offer. We will be performing for a live audience in Spring/Summer of 2024!
If you wish to donate towards this endeavor, funds will go directly to the dancers of Indigo Ballet. You can do so at- gofund.me/fe17...
Why do you talk about your chronic illnesses?:
Firstly, this is just the platform where I have the most outreach. I am passionate about raising awareness about hidden illnesses, also called “invisible diseases.” I feel these illnesses are especially relevant to the average ballet dancer since; The field is dominated by AFABs that frequently gravitate towards dance because of natural flexibility. This correlates to hyper mobility spectrum disorders and connective tissue disorders which are rarely diagnosed, and can lead to serious problems later. AFABs also have higher rates of autoimmune disorders and are most likely to have our pain dismissed, if we are not already hiding it for fear of being seen as unreliable or weak.
The ‘teacher’ in me wants to educate any chance I get. If my shared experiences can help a dancer get a diagnosis, early treatment and a longer, healthier career; why wouldn’t I talk about it?

Пікірлер: 25

@cynthiasmith6964 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo sooo happy to find this... almost everything else is a modified modern technique that is far from the center floor exercizes of classical ballet... these hit almost EVERY floor exercise we did in class in the decades of 70s through end of 80s with respect to the same reasoning as always... it seems all else is a copy spin off mixing up methods. This is pure, excellent narrative, and physical pantomime of right and wrong. Just delighted to find this. I am a very old dancer, but have practiced my floor e recipes as long as I could... even some now. PLUS!!! You did add a CRITICAL POINT: Not to ignore the leg muscle stretch in BOTH directions. To do so, decades later you will suffer a very bad illusive injury! I hope all take note of your hint. Beautifully done!! And SO very very appreciative!!!

@seaofglass77 4 жыл бұрын

Been using this a lot during quarantine.

@beatrizmartins2570 3 жыл бұрын

The exercises have become part of my morning routine , best way to start the day and stay fit!

@kearxo9936 4 жыл бұрын

took ballet in high school, this brought back soo many memories lol I miss the stretch from these floor exercises

@julialange1214 4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо!

@judithmcminn863 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Victoria, that was great. It is lovely to see you looking happier. Xx

@AraCod 5 жыл бұрын

It was an excellent class Salty. Thank you. Thank you Steve for your camera work. 😀After injuries, life and living where there is No classes it reminded me of how much I had been neglecting. I'm going to take it really easy with your extreme seal. You are awesome 😘When I saw you do it I pictured my upper body and head going face plant😉. You look good with darker hair. You look happy too. 😊. Hi to Benny and Steve🐱🍀 Peace and Blessings🌹Ara

@DiCasaFilm 5 жыл бұрын

Ara Cod!? Ara Cod!? you’re welcome! ❤️❤️❤️

@paulineiv878 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous as always Miss SSP really needed to vary my warm up on my day off and this really helps cuz my left leg gives me trouble thank you!!❤Shout out to you Steve and Benny!!😄

@esstown 5 жыл бұрын

You're back! Yippie! I hate floor exercises! They are so hard! Thank you so much for doing this. These exercises are absolutely great. Once we can all take out our buns with our foot we're really starting to get somewhere, lol!!!!!

@jeflowerpot 5 жыл бұрын

WOW this is awesome, thank you so much for creating this vid, 😁

@ronid8481 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very helpful floor exercise routine. I will use it a lot!

@AraCod 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hearted like hon. I was editing the comment. I always watch before attempting anything and I will watch and attempt go along with you as best that I can. You really are an excellent teacher. All the best. 💖

@SaltySugarPlum 5 жыл бұрын

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@saccarois 3 жыл бұрын

very good warm up for me :))

@shireenharoun4423 5 жыл бұрын

OD ed on the stretch stuff yesterday getting my splits once my right hip recovers definitely going to try especially working on the back for arabesque