Pointe

For @thechristinajohnson, piqué arabesque is the step that most epitomizes ballet. “What other one encapsulates it, when you think of a photo of a ballerina? Arabesque! It says it all,” says Johnson, a former principal dancer with @dancetheatreofharlem and @complexions_ballet who now coaches and teaches master classes all over the world.

In this #masterclass tutorial, Johnson offers her advice for a beautifully suspended piqué arabesque. Watch the video and read the article at the link in our bio! 💕

🎥: Clips from Johnson’s tutorial video. Demonstrations by @pacificnorthwestballet Professional Division student @ruby.sunshine20. Video by @lindsaythomasphoto. Edited by @meghankeeney_. @pnb_school @pds_of_pnb
📸: Johnson (left) works with Ruby Bennett. Photo by Lindsay Thomas.
📝: Amy Brandt

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Description: Clips of Christina Johnson, in black athletic clothing, working with a young ballet student on perfecting her piqué arabesque en pointe. The student wears a cap-sleeved leotard with a floral top and slate blue bottom, pink tights, and pointe shoes.