101 Reasons to Study Ballet - Reason #42 Adagio
Adagio is dance steps performed with the greatest amount of fluidity, control and grace as possible. "Adagio" is an Italian word used in music terms it means slowly. In French it is adage but both the word in Italian and French are used in ballet. Adagio combinations typically occur in the center part of a classical ballet lesson following exercises at the barre, and consist of many steps including: plie, developpe, attitude, passe, arabesque, grande rond de jambe, ballet walks, pirouette and many more. It is also used as a term for pas de deux - dance for two. Adagio is beautiful and great exercise. It helps you gain control and grace. Join a ballet class today.
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