Adagio Ballet Class

Lexi Romero slows everything down for adagio, the sustained, controlled heart of ballet, taught at the barre with her assistant Ava. She explains that adagio means to take your time, then builds the exercise from fifth position: coupé to passé, a slow extension from the knee, tendu, and close, working the front, side, and back before dropping into a penché and lifting into arabesque. Lexi layers in the corrections that make adagio clean: square shoulders, constant turnout, winged (never sickled) feet, and a level supporting hip. After breaking down both sides, the class runs the full combination to music and finishes with a detailed look at a proper arabesque. Best for dancers with the basics down who are ready to develop balance, extension, and control.