PAS DE CHAT ✨ STEP OF THE CAT - NICE AND LIGHT! Step of the cat or pas de chat, is actually really hard for beginners to grasp and master. They often land on straight legs instead of plié Which I totally understand why but also ouch! We must use that plié. Try to be very disciplined when you leave fifth position keeping your heels forward as you take off. Along with this loft the feet towards your sitting bones and use your arms to help you lift up. A sensation of air and space under the arms wh

Look at Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder soaring through her grands pas de chat in this preview from tonight's 8 PM EDT stream of Donizetti Variations. It's no wonder she refers to these as her "ninja kicks." The ballet will be available to stream for free for 72 hours after it airs tonight, right here on Facebook. #NYCulture2Go | New York City Ballet

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