plie
What is a plie?
A Plie is a fundamental ballet movement where a dancer bends the knees and straightens them again, typically with the hips and feet turned out and heels together. This foundational movement is integral in all forms of dance, and it’s also popular in barre class.
How do you do a plie?
Step 1
Stand up straight with your spine long and shoulders back. Turn your feet out, making sure your hips are externally rotated and your weight is evenly distributed in your feet. Relax your arms low in front of you, slightly rounded with hands a few inches apart.
Step 2
Lift your heels off the floor to relieve, engaging your thigh muscles.
Step 3
Keeping an upright posture, bend your knees and then straighten to return to standing position.
How do you modify a plie?
Plie for Prenatal
Plie for Beginners
Advanced Plie
plie for Weak Knees
What are the benefits of a Plie?
Leg Strength
Leg Stretch
Flexibility
Expert opinion
This pose is integral for any barre practice because it gives the muscles a different challenge with each position change.
The pose will tone the glutes, thighs, hamstrings and calves.
Fred DeVito,exhale in New York City