Introduction to dance etudes is the part of the pre-ballet program that everybody loves! It’s another part of the four-component system that introduces the youngest students to the elements of historical dance, character dance and certainly classical dance. A few years down the line, these elements will get way more complicated and stunningly beautiful, but here we start very simple. Master teacher Ekaterina Trunina @katheryn_ballet teaches waltz in her pre-ballet classes and here is an extract

In ballet performances, captivating the audience is at the heart of every dancer's aspiration. While the entire dance routine is essential, it's the initial moments that create a lasting impression. As the curtains draw back, all eyes are drawn to the dancers, and the audience naturally gravitates toward the upper body and head movements. It is in these moments that the significance of Épaulement truly shines.Through Épaulement, a dancer can convey a range of emotions, from joy and exuberance to