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Check out these easy to read combinations. Some are noted in a more formal ballet terminology. (croise, devant, etc.) Some use abbreviations like f,s,b (front, side, back) to make an easy to read notation. |
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Sample combinations
Échappé and passé relevé - may be done at the barre, then repeated in the center.
| 1-4 | 2 échappé to fourth | |
| (en face to see correct positioning in 4 th, later croisé for a nice épaulement) | ||
| 5-8 | 2 échappé to seconde (changing) en face | |
| 1-4 | 2 passé relevé en arrière | |
| 5-8 | sous-sus and détourné | |
| 1-16 | other side |
From the Corner - Ballonné Relevé - should be éffacé, opposition arms in 3rd
| + | Fondu, with R coupé devant | |
| 1 | Relevé with R extension devant | |
| +2, +3, +4 | continue | |
| + | fondu, with R coupe devant | |
| 5 | pique to the R, L close front sous-sus | |
| 6-7 | soutenu turn | |
| 8 | lower and ready to repeat |
If you liked The Ballet Combination Book you will love this book too.
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