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Master classical ballet fundamentals with Vee Zipporah in this comprehensive beginner course. Learn essential techniques including proper warm-up routines, basic ballet positions, turnout mechanics, balance and alignment, pliés, tendus, and foundational barre work. This course covers everything you need to build a strong classical ballet foundation, from body placement and posture to grace and precision. Perfect for beginners looking to develop their ballet technique with professional instruction and step-by-step tutorials.
Begin your ballet practice with proper warm-up techniques led by Vee Zipporah. This essential ballet warm-up tutorial guides you through stretches, muscle activation, and body preparation for classical ballet training. Learn how to safely warm up your muscles, improve flexibility, and prepare your body for barre work and ballet technique. Perfect for dancers of all levels who want to prevent injury and maximize their ballet practice.
Master proper ballet posture and body alignment with Vee Zipporah in this essential technique tutorial. Learn the fundamentals of correct spinal alignment, shoulder placement, hip positioning, and how to maintain elegant posture throughout ballet movements. This video covers core engagement, turnout alignment, and the proper stacking of the body for optimal balance and injury prevention. Perfect for beginners building a strong technical foundation in classical ballet.
Learn the five fundamental positions of ballet with Vee Zipporah in this essential technique tutorial. Master first through fifth position, understanding proper foot placement, arm positions (port de bras), and body alignment for each classical ballet position. This comprehensive guide breaks down the technical requirements, common mistakes, and tips for achieving clean lines in all five positions. Essential foundation work for ballet dancers of all levels.
Master the fundamental arm positions (port de bras) of ballet with Vee Zipporah in this essential technique tutorial. Learn first through fifth arm position, understanding proper hand placement, shoulder alignment, and graceful movement through each classical ballet arm position. This comprehensive guide breaks down the technical requirements, common mistakes, and tips for achieving elegant lines and proper carriage. Essential foundation work for developing beautiful port de bras in ballet.
Master the fundamental plié technique combined with classical ballet positions with Vee Zipporah. Learn proper demi-plié and grand plié execution in all five positions, understanding correct knee alignment, weight distribution, and smooth transitions. This comprehensive tutorial breaks down the biomechanics of plié, common technical mistakes, and how to maintain proper turnout and posture throughout the movement. Essential foundation work for developing strength, control, and grace in ballet.
Master the essential tendu and dégagé techniques with Vee Zipporah in this fundamental ballet tutorial. Learn the difference between tendu (stretched) and dégagé (disengaged), understanding proper foot articulation, leg extension, and weight transfer. This comprehensive guide breaks down the mechanics of both movements, common technical errors, and how to achieve precise pointing and brushing of the working leg. Essential barre work for developing strength, control, and clean technique in ballet.
Master the fundamental relevé technique with Vee Zipporah in this essential ballet tutorial. Learn proper rising to demi-pointe and full pointe, understanding correct weight distribution, ankle alignment, and balance control. This comprehensive guide breaks down relevé mechanics in all five positions, common technical mistakes, and exercises to build strength and stability. Essential technique for developing strong, controlled rises and improving overall balance in ballet.
Venetia Zipporah, founder of “Healed by VZ” was born and raised in sunny Riverside California. She started dancing at the age of 4 yrs old. She’s trained in all different styles such as jazz, ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, hip-hop, heels and acrobatics. Moved to La to jump start her career. After receiving her BFA in dance at AMDA (American Musical Dance Academy) she’s worked as a choreographer/instructor at many facilities, and for many artist; such as Chris Brown, YG, G-EAZY, Doja Cat, Saweetie, French Montana, Snoop dog, Lil Baby, Blueface, lil duval, Too Short, Tank, J. Valentine, Teyana Taylor, Rubi Rose, Bryson Tiller, Los Dareyes De La Sierra & Diddy. Most recently She’s toured around the world as Eric Bellinger’s, Jaidyn Alexis’s, E.k.E, LEXY Pantera, Diamond The Body and Cuhdeejah’s Choreographer. Whenever she’s not booked & busy she’s hosting her own classes which take place in LA helping people heal through movement.