Why are chaînés so hard?
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- why are these turns so hard? because your teacher probably taught you the WRONG thing!
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?
You explained the fundamentals of chaine turn beautifully.. Thank you very much
It is easy to understand explanation! excellent!!
I watched this video a year ago and I came back to thank you so, so, so much.
I was taught the floppy pancake dance throughout my Jazz and Ballet journey, and my turns were always awkward. This video
immediately undid years of bad technique. Now my chaines and piques look decent and follow a straight line instead of me spinning around like an idiot.
Thank you again!!
Thanks! This really helped me understand these turns!
Omg great tips! I never thought of doing 3 and then tombe to regroup. I HATE chaines! Maybe now I'll be able to do them.
Perfection as always thank you Miss SSPlum you've explained it better and simpler than my own ballet mistress I actually tried your pointers and my chaîné turns came out cleaner the arms closed together does give you more momentum thank you!!☄❤
yeay I'm so glad!!
You did a great job explaining. And your demonstration says So Much. You're funny too.All.the best to you 🐾🌹
Very pertinent, I've never had any trouble with chaînés I think (except after an operation at the head, but it's fairly normal then), but this done help.
Thanks,
Not a pancake xo
I still don’t understand the motion of the feet. How to keep them in first without losing the position. How the feet move within the turn. I’m trying to watch yours and it looks like step, then bring other leg around, turn, etc. Does the foot going first lose the position for split second when the other one crosses in front and then turns back into first position alongside the second foot? Does that make sense?
yes, the foot will sort of slip slightly parallel as you turn and bring the back foot in front of it. they dont stay in a perfect turned out first position 100% of the time. there are slight deviations from 1st. if you feel like the 'front' foot is getting too parallel, you might want to transfer your weight to the other foot sooner. when the 'front's foot lifts off the ground, you use the rest of your leg muscles to maintain the position and reset for the next turn... but try not to think about it too much! just keep stepping both feet directly to the corner (or whatever direction your are traveling). the body will naturally follow. dont spend too much time on one foot more than the other. keep the steps even, marching like a toy soldier. (legs more in front of you, rather than to the side)
I know I’m late but I also don’t understand the motion of the feet I always lose balance or my feet don’t stay in first or I just lose the position in general an6 tips?
You are a genius!!!
loved this video, there's hope for me now!!!
I watched quite a few explanations today and this hit the nail on the head on how I was feeling about the "pancake" thing every time I tried it. I feel much more confident in practicing it again after watching this
This is so brilliant!
Love the barre drill.
Gonna try it before class!
I love your tutorials so much! I also got really excited when I saw the Anything Goes poster.😂😋😅 I hope you're doing wonderful!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video
Thank you, I've been doing the pancake version and failing miserably :)
Very helpful, thank you
Righty ho! Will give this a go, thanks for the tips, love from the U.K.
😧 I was totally taught the wrong way!🤦🏻♀️
What is the difference between a chaine and a soutenu turn?