well, I agree with both of them on the splits. Just streach every dag and it will get there. And when u start classes, and your studio is anything like mine and u anything like me, u will only take a class once a week in your fist year, so practice what u learned otherwise you'll foget it and u wont get any better and u wont streach your muscels. this link might help with streaches ideas but if u have your own, go for it. Theres no right way nad wrong way, ballet is an art.
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