Ballet SJ School Summer Intensive 2012: Pliés

Pliés are one of the fundamental steps that ballet dancers practice every day. The ABT Online Dictionary defines Pliés as a “bending of the knee or knees. This is an exercise to render the muscles soft and pliable and the tendons flexible and elastic, and to develop a sense of balance.“ Check out this video of Ballet San Jose School Summer Intensive students, practicing pliés. Visit the ABT Online Ballet Dictionary to learn more ballet terminology!