How to Plie in Ballet Dancing : Ballet 101

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The plie in ballet can be practiced as a demi plie, where the knees bend only slightly, or a grand plie, where the knees bend to the point of lifting the heels off the floor. Practice plies in each position with instruction from a ballet director in this free video on classical ballet training.

Expert: Sheila Cramer & Michelle Merrell
Contact: www.aba-studios.com
Bio: Sheila Cramer is a head instructor at the Academy of Ballet Arts in Utah and artistic director of Intermountain Ballet Theatre, and Michelle Merrell is a ballet instructor.
Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Series Description: Learning the basic positions and movements in ballet builds the foundation for more advanced floor routines. Practice the proper technique for beginner ballet steps with help from an experienced dance instructor in this free video series on classical ballet.