Open Level
Classical Pas de Deux
A complete guide on how to master partnering in ballet.
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Instructors: Mayara Magri & Matthew Ball,
Principal Dancers
About this class
Partnering in classical ballet is exciting but difficult to master. Coordination takes years to understand, and pas de deux nuances are even more challenging.
Mayara and Matthew offer a class to help you improve your partnering skills and technique.
They teach effective communication, turns, lifts, and exercises to strengthen and build confidence. Mayara and Matthew provide step-by-step guidance.
Instructor: Mayara Magri & Matthew Ball
Class Length: 14 Lessons, 2h 05min
Category: Open Level, Ballet
Bonus: Workbook included
Lessons
included in this class
1. Introduction to Classical Pas de Deux
2. Partner Communication
3. Hand Grips
4. Point of Balance
5. Promenades
6. Pirouettes
7. Finger Turns & Whip Turns
8. Strength Building Exercises for Lifts
9. Assisted Jumps
10. Shoulder Sit
11. Fish Dive
12. Press Lifts
13. Advanced Ballet Lifts
14. Don Quixote Pas de Deux Performance
Mayara Magri & Matthew Ball
Principals at the Royal Ballet London
Renowned for her captivating performances and technical prowess, Brazilian dancer Mayara has won prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal at the Youth America Grand Prix and the Audience Favourite Prize at the Prix de Lausanne. As a certified teacher by The Royal Ballet School, she blends technique with artistic expression.
Originally from Liverpool, Matthew is a principal dancer and choreographer with The Royal Ballet. Rapidly advancing through the ranks, he received the Best Emerging Artist award at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards and creates notable works for the Royal Ballet while sharing his expertise as a master teacher.
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