Ballet

New moves:

soutenu ["sustained"].where from 5th position, the working leg is taken out to the front, 2nd position, or to the back, while the supporting leg is lowers to demi-plié. Then the supporting leg rises to demi or full pointe while the working leg is drawn into it, ending in a tight sus-sous position.
         Basically, a one legged squat done with the other leg held out very straight and pretty-like

pas de bourrée ["bourrée step," the bourrée being an old folk dance].  One of the simplest connecting steps, used to link other steps in a combination. The commonest form is probably the pas de bourrée dessous. Assume your right foot is in front: left foot on half pointe; step on it and put your weight on it; move the right foot to the side, transfer your weight to it (also in relevé); move the left foot to the front of the right and put your weight on both feet in a plié.

Crap - I can't get this one; I really can't. This is start of "real" dancing, not just moves at the barre, and I have no coordination! 

Dilemma: if I cycle more, my quads get huge and I look fatter in ballet. White/pink tights does wonders in making you look fatter than you are.

Comments

[Robin Harvie]

I always found that swimming was the best non-running exercise because it doesn't bulk up the muscles and is perfect for the anaerobic exercise as well.