Video Requirements:
Position camera one meter (three feet) from the floor. Avoid back light.
Begin by stating your name, age, birthdate, and current academic grade (8–11).
Show the following stationary poses. Hold each pose for five (5) seconds:
First position, facing camera, arms in preparatory position
Battement tendu side (right leg), facing camera, arms in second position
Battement tendu side (left leg), facing camera, arms in second position
First arabesque (right) in profile
First arabesque (left) in profile
Provide close-up views of each foot, fully-stretched or pointed, without footwear.
Exercises at the barre (one side only, alternating right and left): plié; battement tendu; rond
de jambe par terre; battement fondu (to forty-five degrees [45°] with relevé); adage; and
grand battement
Exercises in the center: adage (include major poses); pirouette exercise; a selection of small
and large jumps (include tour en l’air for males—single or double, as is age appropriate)
Pointe work (for females): exercises showing relevé and échappé; pirouettes; and tour piqué
en dedans
Classical variation (Recommended, if available (and appropriate for age and level of
training). May be from anytime during the previous six months.)
Be sure to label your video(s) with your name and the recording date(s).
Women's Dress Code
Leotard and tights only (no skirts, leg warmers, etc.)
Men's Dress Code
Dress appropriately!