Expert: Connie - 10/10/2009

Question
One more question.. At my dance school there is a certain standard to get into the company. My only problem is that my developes are not high enough. Any ideas on how to get them higher?

Answer
Unfortunately, the best way to improve them is through taking class every single day.  You could also work on stretching your splits and possibly doing some exercises to strengthen your hamstrings and quads.


Technical details:
Makes sure your bottom knee is straight.
Think of lifting up your working leg as high as you can with it bent close to your body before extending it.
In develope front, lean back slightly.
In develope back, go through attitude to get to arabesque.

You can also think of keeping your leg close to your body when it's extended.

Best of luck getting into the company and I hope this helped!