How to Hold your arms at the barre - common mistakes!

[@kimmucci8990]

Thank you Isabella, you are so amazing and helpful.

[@balletwithisabella]

You're so welcome! So happy to help ❤️

[@radiantonion8615]

the hand and arms Lead the epaulement movement. There is a sense of proportion and subtlety to the arms. This creates the emotional impact and context for the movement. Great video! You are such a great resource Isabella!

[@anaicotrim9557]

Very good. Ballet starts with correction from the basics on.

[@christinenakashiba2992]

Beautiful lesson, thank you ❤

[@balletwithisabella]

You're so welcome!

[@averycutecat1852]

This video is so helpful! It would nice to have a series of how-tos for small details that give the trained appearance. so far, my list are: - how to hold arms on the barre - how to nicely step in fifth position - during stretching on the barre, how to place legs on and off the barre elegantly

[@balletwithisabella]

You’re going to love my new course coming soon to my platform. Every detail you need like this ❤️

[@brendastevens9077]

This was very helpful. Thank you.😊🌺

[@joyanngoddard2033]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@viewerabundzu6887]

Hi Isabella, thank you so much. If possible tell us how to use the arms when you turn to other side on the barre within an exercise.

[@nickcni]

Really good stuff, thanks

[@karenlindley.9756]

Yes that’s me…..forgetting on some exercises to move the arm forward with me…..great video x

[@GB4011]

Precioso video. Graciassss!!!!

[@normamimosa5991]

Was in classes for a while, with contemporary dancers who were required to take ballet. Their upper body, shoulder and arm movements were exactly as you showed as incorrect. Wide, twisting, flowery upper-body, arm and shoulder movements. You could tell as soon as they started plies that they were modern/contemporary dancers -- no corrections in a drop-in class, of course, unfortunately.

[@balletwithisabella]

yes that's the sad thing about most drop in classes - no corrections. I try to do the opposite and go intro great detail with my drop in students. something I pride myself in. I feel it's my duty.

[@angelsapphire6088]

Thank you for this, I do have a question: I have a tendency to when in arabesque , if I focus on keeping my back up and arm back - I feel like I forget to pull in my stomach. If I think of pulling in my stomach, I forget my back and arm. Is it something probably corrected through practice? I have done some back exercises and feel like I have gotten better at paying attention to it. However, I still feel like I am either kind of leaning forward too much or not lifting my leg high enough in the back because I am more worried about my arm. Thanks! :)

[@balletwithisabella]

Hey! message me on instagram direct @balletwithisabella and I will try and help you. message me!

[@K_ballet]

Ooh I was really hoping you would discuss the arm in seconde. (Working arm) I’m often corrected on this arm. :( Helpful though! Thank you!

[@tiffcat1100]

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[@balletwithisabella]

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[@dashaagafonova519]

I don't like, is this the waistline!! OKAY