Mayara and Matthew answer the questions: “What is a classical pas de deux?,” “How is it structured?,” and “What are the skills you need to become a good partner?”

Learn useful tips for how to communicate with your partner with respect, consideration, and candor both verbally and physically.

Discover the crucial elements of 5 common hand grips in classical pas de deux. Learn the basics of how to create a strong and stable connection to your partner in any movement.

Learn 3 key principles of balance and how to practice them with simple exercises inspired by famous ballets.

Mayara and Matthew break down the steps for how to accurately complete 4 different types of partnered promenades.

Learn how to confidently turn your pirouettes by focusing on 3 basic elements of any partnered turn. At the end, Mayara and Matthew share their personal advice for how you can accomplish multiple turns with a partner.

Discover the mechanics behind 2 of the most iconic turns in classical pas de deux.

Build your strength with simple but effective exercises that can be done from almost anywhere.

Mayara and Matthew teach the grip, timing and coordination for various partnered jumps.

Learn how to safely and efficiently get into and out of a shoulder sit position with a partner.

Gain the skills and knowledge for how to confidently get into and out of a fish dive with any partner.

Learn how to develop the skills and coordination for 3 different types of press lifts.

Mayara and Matthew break down the mechanics, timing and force of 3 advanced level lifts.

Watch Mayara and Matthew perform essential elements of classical partnering in one of the most famous pas de deuxs of all time.