Today’s task was to learn a ballet step. Even though the book said just one I decided on 3 because I am an overachiever.
The first I learned is Arabesque where you have to extend your leg directly behind the body in a straight line. I did it because I liked the name. This was one of the easier ones although my leg behind the body was bent and would not straighten. I should have warmed up and done some stretchers before attempting it. Live and learn people.
The second one was Entrechat which was supposed to be a jump in the air with your legs crossed. Well, I could not jump very high as this 190lbs and 6’1″ of pure goodness experienced a gravity pull. I was successful at crossing my legs though and was proud of that.
And the last one was Cabriole which is jumping raising one leg then bringing another one up (basically jumping sideways). Once again I could not jump very high (see explanation above) so I could not float gracefully. Because of that I almost fell trying to bring the legs together but steadied myself just enough to complete the step.
thank god I don’t have any neighbors below me as the sound of stomping was pretty loud. Opee was curious as to what I was doing and was jumping on me between the steps. He thought it was a plaything. Now that I know the steps I can be prepared for the interview for the ballerina position I applied for in another task. Bolshoy, here I come!
