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The dancer in the starting position for Tendus, 1 slow 2 quick

Tendus, 1 slow 2 quick

Beginner · 1 min · both sides

Explore changes of rhythm in battement tendu: one slow tendu followed by two quick ones. Work en croix from fifth position, then finish with a plié and relevé.

Music

Eb study: moderato 4Czerny · 4/4

Counts40 per side

  1. StartFifth position, left hand on the barre
  2. 1–4Tendu front
  3. 5–6Quick tendu front
  4. 7–8Quick tendu front
  5. 9–12Tendu side
  6. 13–14Quick tendu side
  7. 15–16Quick tendu side
  8. 17–20Tendu back
  9. 21–22Quick tendu back
  10. 23–24Quick tendu back
  11. 25–28Tendu side
  12. 29–30Quick tendu side
  13. 31–32Quick tendu side
  14. 33Demi-plié, sustained
  15. 34Relevé from plié
  16. 35–39Hold
  17. 40Lower

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