For Christina Johnson, piqué arabesque is the step that most epitomizes ballet. “What other one encapsulates it, when you think of a photo of a ballerina? Arabesque! It says it all,” says Johnson, a former principal dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Complexions Contemporary Ballet who now coaches and teaches master classes all over the world. In this #masterclass tutorial, Johnson offers her advice for a beautifully suspended piqué arabesque. Watch the video and read the article at https:/

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Pointe Class - Learn how to start dancing in pointe shoes Watch more on www.dance-masterclass.com 🩰 About this class Learn pointe technique with star ballerina Léonore Baulac. Discover the basics, from shoe selection to iconic ballet steps, and gain strength through pre-pointe exercises. Léonore guides you through famous ballet excerpts, helping you dance your first classical solo with the steps learned in this class. | Dance Masterclass