The Vaganova 4th Port de Bras involves a challenging twist of the upper body, achieving its characteristic line in the 4th arabesque arm position. It requires a great deal of energy and strength in the back muscles, all the while creating a soft expressive look.
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Vaganova Fifth Port de Bras — Front Range Classical Ballet Academy
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Port de Bras (Vaganova Style) Port de bras, simply means “the movement of the arms” but carries such complexity when done in class. Here is a video that gives visual context
Vaganova Fifth Port de Bras — Front Range Classical Ballet Academy
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Vaganova Second Port de Bras — Front Range Classical Ballet Academy
