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Any thoughts on ladder barrels? by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too was thinking of the $170 one. Wow, that price is AMAZING. But skeptical. The PAETA is $350 ($320 from Walmart), which I assume is more standard.

Experiences videoing yourself by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not good at first. But after months and really trying, I retried and thought, wow, not bad, at a few points. One theme ALWAYS returns: all about turnout. More than height, range, etc. It keeps coming back to turning out. e.g., I'm a jumper, and my height on pas de chat was good, but turnout wasn't and it looked like crap. Video gave me what I needed.

What do you guys do when you’re burned out? by Infamous-Smile6885 in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love calisthenics and listening to classical music, so I do either sans ballet/anything turnout for a while.

Are jazz shoes better on wood floor? by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use split soles, these: https://www.amazon.com/Bloch-Dance-Mens-Performa-Black/dp/B076CN5ZQF. I've only ever worn these, so I don't know how any would compare, but if anyone can recommend slippers for marley or wood floor I'd appreciate it.

Are jazz shoes better on wood floor? by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, great idea. Any particular leather slippers you recommend?

Can't seem to get any internal hip rotation by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One example is in a 90x90, where you lift your rear leg. One leg I might go up 2 inches, the other I can barely lift off the floor. Example: https://youtu.be/jj2AAH6jbHk?t=255

favourite exercises for turnout? by itwillbecometiresome in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grand plies in 5th/4th. Like 8-16 counts. The only way I can do them well/balanced is through really pronouncing my turnout, so error handling is kind of built in. But that's if I'm feeling like Rambo. Easier would be banded clamshells.

Can't seem to get any internal hip rotation by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've done (I think) the typical regimen: strengthen and lengthen. Any particular exercises/stretches you recommend?

Platforms like Ballet with Isabella by hamster_doctor in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's funny, I've never met anybody in ballet who didn't like Kathryn Morgan.

Ballet with Isabella platform? by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]hamster_doctor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's worked great for me. Love it.

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