Scissor Technique Derrière

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Turnout Extension
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Turnout Extension

Barre Refinement: Wrapping
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Barre Refinement: Wrapping

Back To Basics
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Back To Basics

En dehors control
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En dehors control

Frappé & petit battement
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Frappé & petit battement

Turnout
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Turnout

Corkscrew Preparation
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Corkscrew Preparation

Retiré with Bands
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Retiré with Bands

En Dehors - Extension
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En Dehors - Extension

External Rotation Press
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External Rotation Press

Turnout Power Band
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Turnout Power Band

Lengthen, Hold, Breathe
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Lengthen, Hold, Breathe

Loop & Rotate
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Loop & Rotate

Frog Loops
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Frog Loops

Music Used

Opera E’Elisir d’ Amore | Ballet Class App

Equipment Used

Exercise Ball / Fit Ball

Exercise Ball / Fit Ball

Fusion Ball

Fusion Ball

The focus for this exercise is engaging external rotation in derrière while maintaining proper hip alignment. The fusion ball and the fit ball are there to provide students with tactile feedback so they can figure out which muscles to activate.


Preparation: Position the fusion ball between the students' lower calf muscles in parallel. Have them roll onto the fit ball, aligning their hip bones halfway between the centre and outer edge of the ball. Ensure their hands are placed underneath their shoulders with elbows slightly relaxed.


Steps:

1. Instruct students to slowly rotate the right leg in a scissor twist over the left leg, focusing on external rotation.

2. Guide them to return the legs to parallel on opposite sides of the fusion ball.

3. Repeat with alternating legs.

4. Encourage elongation of the body and legs during each rotation.


Focus: Emphasise steady hip alignment and consistent external rotation throughout the movement.

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