#repost qld_national_ballet #TechniqueTipTuesday TECHNIQUE TUESDAY!!! With so many dancers at home taking classes, we are going to be posting technical tips to remind yourself of when training at home. TIP! Backwards Port de bras! The Backwards Port de Bras is a step seen at the barre and in the centre. The shape and coordination of a Backward Port de Bras is important to master as the lift, control, shape of pelvis and the strength in the abdomen/stomach and gluteus muscles relates to any step that uses a arch in the back as a Arabesque, Attitude, Grand Jette, Grand Jeté En Tournant, Grand Sissone and many more. It is very important for dancers to support the lower spine in these steps, by lifting and engaging the abdominals and gluteus or injuries may be caused to the spine. As seen in the image- ❌ Backward Port de Bras relaxes straight into the lower spine, pelvis tilts, releasing the lower stomach muscles and gluteus. No support is being given to the spine. Pelvis is also pushin...