When it comes to their kids, parents want them to have the best. There are so many things to love about ballet; the grace, the poise, the ease with which dancers glide across the stage.
Our little friend Niki (7,5 years old) has started ballet lessons with Foteini Alexopoulou as her teacher. She was shy at first…
Learning 1st hand and foot position: knees and heels together, feet turned out, arms long, elbows rounded, hands shaped, shoulders down , chest open.
Learning 2nd hand position with 1st leg position and arches lifted: Teacher Foteini opens little Niki’s arms to the sides telling her to imagine that she is embracing the sun…”Elbows just obove the shoulders and wrists just below the elbows” Fotini corrects, “keep the heels together and move forward Niki, legs long “.
“Chest opened, ribs closed, neck long”..
To be continued…
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
Models: Foteini Alexopoulou, Personal Trainer & our little friend Niki
Photos: Kostas Kapareliotis
Source: The Body Magazine