Plie is a ballet term for flexing one or both legs, squatting on two or on one leg. Plie can be performed from all 5 ballet positions, although the third position is often overlooked at the present time. Be sure to maintain good posture. It is best to hold onto the machine when doing this.
Steps
Step 1. Understand that there are several different plie styles
The first is called demi-plie, and the second is grand-plie.
Step 2. Plie can be performed from all five positions
Step 3. Perform demi-plie (legs bend in half)
- Stand in first position. Stand straight with your feet rotating 180 degrees. This means that your feet will touch each other with the heels, and the toes will be facing in different directions.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 3 - Bend your knees. Keep the body in a level position - the buttocks are tucked in, the stomach is pulled in, the ribs are pulled in, the shoulders tend downward, the head is tilted up. Remain calm and point your knees out.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 3 - Keep your heels firmly on the floor. Keep your heels on the floor.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 3 - Stretch your back gracefully into the first position. Lift up slowly and gracefully, pulling your inner thighs towards each other to keep your body aligned.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 3 - Bring your knees together, straighten and stretch your back to the first position.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 3
Step 4. Perform a grand plie (bending your knees fully)
- Start in the first position. Bend your knees completely to form a kind of diamond, while keeping your hips in a horizontal position. Never sit on your heels at the bottom of the plie, but come back immediately after reaching the bottom of the plie.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 4 - Finish in first position.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 4
Step 5. Notice that when doing the grand plie from the first, third, fourth and fifth positions
- The heels should lift off the ground and return to the ground when returning to the starting position. The knees should be bent before lifting the heels.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 5 - When returning to the starting position, bring your heels back to the floor.
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Do a Plie in Ballet Step 5
Step 6. Note that when doing the grand plie from second or fourth position, your heels should be touching the floor
Step 7. Perform all movements gradually, gracefully and without jerking
To do this, you must train hard.
Advice
- Don't push your buttocks back.
- Keep your shoulders down and your back straight. Distribute your body weight evenly between your two legs.
- You can find your first position by placing your feet parallel to each other.
- When performing all types of plie, you need to keep your posture in the original position, as well as maintain an even posture. Legs and feet should be open, and also turn the socks out.
Warnings
- Do not force yourself in the early stages to achieve your ideal form.
- Don't overdo it, unless you are an experienced ballet dancer.