Ballet Lessons - Adagio Secrets

[@mikebarnes50]

I am an anthropologist studying professional ballet dancers. Whilst I have done a few adult classes, I am not really a dancer myself. I find your videos most useful for many reasons related to my research. Thank you so much. (Anthropology EnPointe)

My adagio is not very good, actually is pretty bad. I have mainly two problems with it: 1) my base leg foot starts moving while the other leg is raised which makes me out of balance and 2) my leg does not go beyond 45 degrees. Which is better: to bend the body a little so I can raise my leg a bit higher or to continue with the leg at 45 degrees? I know we're supposed to always have a straight posture but it is frustrating at times. Oh, and I would appreciate a tip for the "dancing" foot too. :)

[@oliverdownunder9397]

Oh how lovely his choice of dance clothes are. I think he was in ABT or the Royal or perhaps he is completely mad