One of the first things a ballerina learns is how to properly hold her body. One of the distinguishing factors of a ballet dancer is outstanding posture, while dancing or not. You can find your center of balance by imagining a straight line running through your spine. In order to achieve the proper stance, ballet dancers must practice every day. In the beginning, you may find it helpful to lightly hold a barre for balance. The following steps will help you stand like a ballerina.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A few minutes each day
Here's How:
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A few minutes each day
Here's How:
- Stand with feet in first position heels touching and feet turned out, with knees straight.
- Pull in the muscles in your tummy.
- Tighten the muscles in your bottom and flatten your back.
- Pull up the muscles in your legs.
- Widen the shoulders, pushing them down and back.
- Hold the arms down in front of the body, with elbows slightly bent and hands soft.
- Lift the chin, lengthening the neck.
- Breathe deeply and relax.
- Keep your shoulders down and open.
- Look up and out, never down at your feet.
- Glance in a mirror to check your posture.