When it comes to their kids, parents want them to have the best. There are so many things to love about ballet; the grace, the poise, the ease with which dancers glide across the stage.
Our little friend Niki (7,5 years old) has started ballet lessons with Foteini Alexopoulou as her teacher. She was shy at first…
Time to play. “We jump high to catch our favorite star “motivates the teacher Fotini.
“The whole body is in a straight line, belly tight … glutes engaged … hands
extended, heels together … feet point “.
They try again..”I’m going to lift you up and try to stretch your entire body”
“Show me the 3rd leg position. Stretch your knees. Keep the whole body engaged”
says Fotini and enters herself in 5th feet position.
To be continued…
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
Models: Foteini Alexopoulou, Personal Trainer & our little friend Niki
Photos: Kostas Kapareliotis
Source: The Body Magazine