balletpassion1 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 My DD struggles with Penches,will this be nessecary for getting into a vocational upper school? Does anyone have any stretches or tips to achieve a penche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Dd has always struggled with her flexibility but she was very proud of her penche last year during a performance. She uses the Lisa Howell flexibility programme. It cost an absolute fortune but it really helped her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletpassion1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 thank you, I will check out Lisa Howell flexibility programme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletpassion1 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 do you need flexible hamstrings to do this move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Dd has tight hamstrings & achilles so whilst she's never going to be a leg up by her ears girl she is steadily developing the strength & line for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Yes, hamstring flexibility in the supporting leg is important- but also back flexibility & core strength. So just work on stretching/strengthening those areas penché in the centre wasn't required in any of the auditions I did, but occasionally it is asked for at the barre x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annemarie Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Hi balletpassion, Have you seen this http://ballethub.com/ballet-lesson/improving-penche/ I had problems with my penché too and I found that it helped. I also had some lessons with one of the royal ballet stars and she really helped to improve my flexibility and strength with a variety of stretches and exercises focusing on my lower back Edited November 5, 2015 by Annemarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Back strengthening is also useful in penche - I have a student who is very loose in her back bend but struggles to get her leg up in arabesque. I've given her some of the progressing ballet technique exercises which are very useful. To do a penche you will need both strength and flexibility in the hamstring of the supporting leg (as it is stretched whilst still maintaining a moderate contraction). It is my view that in auditions they will be looking for a well placed penche with correct technique rather than a '6 o'clock' one. What has her teacher suggested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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