09/05/2026
🩰 Does your little dancer do any of these during battements?
🐦 Flap their arms like a bird
🙈 Hunch or round their back
⬆️ Rise into relevé when they kick
🦵 Bend their knees
🦶 Lose the point through their foot
These are all common movement habits we see in young dancers, and here are 5 simple ways we help correct them:
✨ 1. Arms stay frozen
Have them hold their arms in position and pretend they are “picture-perfect still” while only the leg moves.
✨ 2. Grow tall through the top of the head
Remind them: “Tall back, chin up.” If the chest starts leaning backward, lower the kick until they can stay upright.
✨ 3. Glue the supporting heel to the floor
If they rise into relevé, cue: “Heel stays heavy.” We want the supporting foot grounded while the working leg kicks.
✨ 4. Straighten both knees before going higher
A lower battement with two straight legs is more important than a high kick with bent knees. Technique first, height later.
✨ 5. Point through the whole foot
Instead of only saying “point your toes,” cue them to point through the arch, ankle, then toes so the entire foot stays lengthened.
At 5 years old, we’re not chasing the highest kick. 💕
We’re building posture, control, straight legs, strong arms, and beautifully pointed feet first.
Once the technique is there, the height can grow with their strength and flexibility. 🌺🩰
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