The Bends In Old Classical Ballet

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Thank you for the video. Plie will stay with us for a long time, simply because this exercise has a value in training, it develops special ability in ballet dancer.

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Demi Plié is an exercise of lowering the upper body by bending the knees halfway, followed by stretching the knees and raising up into the initial position. For demi-plié, the heels must stay firmly on the floor throughout the entire movement.
Grand Plié is the same exercise as Demi Plié with a deeper bending of the knees so that the upper body is lowered further. At the lowest point of grand plié, the heels will be slightly lifted off the floor, except for the second position where the heels remain on the floor.
Demi plié and grand plié can be performed in all five positions of the feet at the barre and in the center.
Remarks:
The method addresses the demi-plié and grand plié as a stretching exercises within the SL. The movement of lowering and raising the upper body must be performed within the SL at all times. Mastering the ability to maintain an engaged SL during demi-plié or grand plié is imperative for the exercise.
Generally, plié is performed at a slow tempo. This is because a slow tempo allows dancers to carefully observe and control the SL during the entire movement. Pausing at the lowest point of demi or grand plié is not recommended because it might lead to a loss of the SL.
Plié should be performed as a stretch within the SL. This will develop a strong axis in the body of a dancer. Developing a solid axis is the main purpose of exercise of plié.
Observation of the SL during plié is more important than the visual appearance of the turnout. During the performance of plié, teachers and dancers should be careful not to force turnout for aesthetic preference, because this might lead to a loss of the SL.
Teachers commonly advise students to “lengthen upwards” during plié. This sensation can be easily achieved by performing plié within the SL.
Demi Plié and Grand Plié should be accompanied by the arms placed within the SL as well.