Tag: a la seconde

Dear Katie: How Can I Drop My Hip in Développé à la Seconde?

In our “Dear Katie” series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, I’m confused about what my hips are supposed to do during grand battements and développés à la seconde. My teacher is always […]

Dear Katie: Why Can't I Keep My Leg Flat to the Side in à la Seconde?

In our Dear Katie series, Miami City Ballet soloist Kathryn Morgan answers your pressing dance questions. Have something you want to ask Katie? Email dearkatie@dancespirit.com for a chance to be featured! Dear Katie, Whenever I raise my leg higher than 90 degrees in à la seconde, it moves diagonally in front of me—I can’t keep […]