JUMPS AND BEATS featuring Ballet Video and Ballet Instruction
Demonstrate Brush Jump, Jump Brush and Other Jumps along with Beats. Have a look at these steps in order to judge where you are in your training. You should be at the Intermediate II level in "MAKING A DANCER" to get the most from this section. Any step embellished with a hit (bouncing) together of the legs is called a beat or battu. All of the beat steps are practiced holding onto the barre facing it. Later on check out the TRAINING SECRETS for ways to practice some of these steps! Remember, there is no substitute for a knowledgable and caring ballet teacher.

BRUSH JUMP
Have a look at these brush jump steps so you will have an idea of where you are in your training. You should be at the Intermediate II level to get the most from this "Brush Jump " file. Remember there are three kinds of jumps in ballet. Brush jumps steps, jump brush steps and all other jump steps. The steps in this file are all brush jump steps. This means that you brush one foot on the floor before jumping and land on one or two feet depending on the step. Next check out the "Training Secrets" for ways to practice some of them. Brush jump steps. These steps start with a brush, then jump.

JUMP BRUSH
Have a look at these jump brush steps so you will have an idea of where you are in your training. You should be at the Intermediate II level to get the most from this "Jump Brush" file. Remember there are three kinds of jumps in ballet. Brush jumps steps, jump brush steps and all other jump steps. The steps in this file are all jump brush steps. This means that you jump from one or two feet depending on the step, then brush one foot on the floor when landing. Next check out the "Training Secrets" for ways to practice some of them. Jump brush steps. These steps start with a jump then brush as landing.

OTHER JUMPS
Have a look at these jump steps so you will have an idea of where you are in your training. You should be at the Intermediate II level to get the most from this "Other Jumps" file. The steps in this file are steps that you jump from one or two feet to one or two feet depending on the step. Remember there are three kinds of jumps in ballet. Brush jumps steps, jump brush steps and all other jump steps. Next check out the "Training Secrets" for ways to practice some of them.

BEATS
Any step embellished with the hitting (bouncing) together of the legs is called a beat or battu. Please note: all of these beat steps are practiced holding on to the barre and facing it. The beginning of beats is a changement, which can be done in the center as well as the barre. Beats are very important and should be started when you are capable. There are easy beat steps and they get harder and harder. Practice what you can do. Your timing and coordination will get better. The more you practice of course the easier they become. You just might become an exciting "beater".

SURPRISE 3-D
Yes, you can actually see moving steps in true three dimension without glasses. First, imagine you are focusing your eyes on an object 10 or more feet away, beyond the screen image. Try to hold that gaze while you look at the dance step. You should see three images. The one in the center is three-D...then start focusing on the foreground and looking into the picture just like normal...Fantastic!!!
The five arabesque
Pirouettes .. en dehor
Jumping echappe and with a turn
Promanade in retire en dehor both sides.

WOW!! Steps in 3-D!