Beyond the Knees: Breathing Life Into Ballet's Fundamental Movement

Most teachers approach plié as simply "bending and straightening the knees." This incomplete understanding creates unnecessary tension, limits depth, and produces mechanical rather than fluid movement.

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This focused guide reveals the three-joint approach that transforms plié from basic exercise into foundational artistry. Developed through years of classroom testing and refinement, this methodology delivers immediate, visible improvements in student technique.

What's included:

• The systematic breakdown of coordinated hip, knee, and ankle movement

• Specific teaching language for your next class

• Breath integration techniques that release tension naturally

• Visual proof points so you know it's working