Tag: grand rond de jambe

Dear Katie: How Can I Stop "Hitching" in Grand Rond de Jambe?

In our “Dear Katie” series, former NYCB 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 always “hitch” when transitioning from the side to the back during grands ronds de jambe. How can I make my grands ronds […]

Smooth Sailing: How To Master Grand Rond de Jambe

Few things are as beautiful as a seamlessly executed grand rond de jambe: There’s something majestic about the high arc of the leg from front to side to back (or vice versa). But many pitfalls line the road to effortless grands ronds, especially in the tricky side-to-back and back-to-side transitions. How can you make this […]