Heels Dance
À La Barre
by Yanis Marshall
Combining heels dance with inspiration from ballet, contemporary and jazz, this program is a brand new approach to barre technique.
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About this class
Discover a new approach to barre technique with exercises inspired by classical ballet. This training takes you through a full body warm-up targeting all the muscles you need to support dancing in heels.
Cross borders between styles and learn how training heels at the barre can elevate your dancing, overall. Combined with elements of ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary dance, this heels barre invites dancers from all genres to learn the technical aspects behind Yanis Marshall’s signature style.
Build your stamina by learning exercises for how to train your technique in heels. With step by step instructions, Yanis guides you through the barre in 5 sections so that you can learn and train at the pace that’s right for you.
Lessons
included in this class
1. The Missing Piece: An Intro to A LA BARRE
Yanis explains the fundamental difference between choreography and a choreographed warm-up such as, A LA BARRE. With an overview of what to expect in lessons to come, learn how you can use this complete sequence to better prepare your body to dance in heels.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
2. Section 1: Warm-Up and Preparation
Starting with basic weight shifts at the barre, learn preparation exercises which are influenced by classical ballet technique. Yanis shares detailed advice for each movement as he teaches the beginning of A LA BARRE.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
3. Section 2: Find Your Lines
Yanis further teaches his choreographed barre exercises moving on to higher extensions in adage. With a focus on extended positions, you can discover new ways to create long, beautiful lines in your dancing.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
4. Section 3: Isolations
In this section of A LA BARRE, there is a focus on isolating specific parts of your body in order to get the most out of your warm-up. Yanis teaches how to isolate the movement of the head, the rib cage and the hips all while maintaining alignment and, of course, style.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
5. Section 4: Battement & Balance
Yanis walks you through a series of battements in all directions to mobilize the hips and increase flexibility. With traditional balances in passé and attitude, learn how to find your center on relevé while wearing heels.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
6. Section 5: Extend the Barre
In this last section of A LA BARRE, Yanis guides you through a few last stretches and stylized movements to get you off the barre and into the center.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
7. A LA BARRE (full length with music)
Watch the full length barre as performed by Yanis’ assistant, Julie. Keeping in mind all details learned in the previous lessons, now is your time to dance the complete sequence full out and with music.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
Teacher
Yanis Marshall
Choreographer & Teacher
Yanis Marshall is highly regarded for his accomplishments as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Known for his signature style of dancing in heels, Yanis’ background is rooted in classical ballet and jazz techniques. Originally from Grasse, France, his remarkable career continues to take him all over the world teaching his signature Heels Intensives as well as dancing and choreographing at the celebrity level. Yanis’ iconic style and innovative approach to dance and dancing in heels has changed the game, opening up new doors and new possibilities for dancers everywhere to better express themselves with technique as the ultimate foundation.
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Heels Dance
À La Barre
by Yanis Marshall
Combining heels dance with inspiration from ballet, contemporary and jazz, this program is a brand new approach to barre technique.
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7 Lessons
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Lessons
included in this class
1. The Missing Piece: An Intro to A LA BARRE
Yanis explains the fundamental difference between choreography and a choreographed warm-up such as, A LA BARRE. With an overview of what to expect in lessons to come, learn how you can use this complete sequence to better prepare your body to dance in heels.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
2. Section 1: Warm-Up and Preparation
Starting with basic weight shifts at the barre, learn preparation exercises which are influenced by classical ballet technique. Yanis shares detailed advice for each movement as he teaches the beginning of A LA BARRE.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
3. Section 2: Find Your Lines
Yanis further teaches his choreographed barre exercises moving on to higher extensions in adage. With a focus on extended positions, you can discover new ways to create long, beautiful lines in your dancing.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
4. Section 3: Isolations
In this section of A LA BARRE, there is a focus on isolating specific parts of your body in order to get the most out of your warm-up. Yanis teaches how to isolate the movement of the head, the rib cage and the hips all while maintaining alignment and, of course, style.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
5. Section 4: Battement & Balance
Yanis walks you through a series of battements in all directions to mobilize the hips and increase flexibility. With traditional balances in passé and attitude, learn how to find your center on relevé while wearing heels.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
6. Section 5: Extend the Barre
In this last section of A LA BARRE, Yanis guides you through a few last stretches and stylized movements to get you off the barre and into the center.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
7. A LA BARRE (full length with music)
Watch the full length barre as performed by Yanis’ assistant, Julie. Keeping in mind all details learned in the previous lessons, now is your time to dance the complete sequence full out and with music.
All exercises are demonstrated by dancer Julie Ruzafa.
About this class
Discover a new approach to barre technique with exercises inspired by classical ballet. This training takes you through a full body warm-up targeting all the muscles you need to support dancing in heels.
Cross borders between styles and learn how training heels at the barre can elevate your dancing, overall. Combined with elements of ballet, modern, jazz and contemporary dance, this heels barre invites dancers from all genres to learn the technical aspects behind Yanis Marshall’s signature style.
Build your stamina by learning exercises for how to train your technique in heels. With step by step instructions, Yanis guides you through the barre in 5 sections so that you can learn and train at the pace that’s right for you.
Yanis Marshall
Choreographer & Teacher
Yanis Marshall is highly regarded for his accomplishments as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Known for his signature style of dancing in heels, Yanis’ background is rooted in classical ballet and jazz techniques. Originally from Grasse, France, his remarkable career continues to take him all over the world teaching his signature Heels Intensives as well as dancing and choreographing at the celebrity level. Yanis’ iconic style and innovative approach to dance and dancing in heels has changed the game, opening up new doors and new possibilities for dancers everywhere to better express themselves with technique as the ultimate foundation.
What is included
in a membership?
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✔️ Unlimited Access (100+ Lessons)
✔️ Instructional workbooks for every class
✔️ Mobile App for iPhone or Android
✔️ New class added every month
✔️ 7-Day money back guarantee
