Fondu is a classical ballet term meaning “sinking down” or “melting” (yes like cheese fondu!) It describes both the movement and the quality of a dancer where they are doing a Plié on a single leg. If you think of a Plié being for two legs, a Fondu is the same, just for one.
Fondu is one of the most beneficial exercises at the barre because it allows the you to work against gravity, push strongly against the floor, and focus on controlling the movement every centimeter of the way. This movement, when done properly, helps you gain lots of strength and control that is then translated into countless other steps. If a dancer does not have a good fondu, almost every other step will be more difficult and not done as smooth. Like Pliés, never forget the importance of a Fondu!
Join Cheryl as she takes you through a series of Fondus in this mini how-to video!
Try it at home & apply these tips to your next BalletBody class!
Previous