-it is said that an exceptional uniformity characterizes the Russian language, in spite of its expansive territory; this uniformity also exists in Russian ballet; whereas in the States, one sees all manner of style and school, in Russia, it is just one style, or method-- Russian method
-the grand battement element exists in the rond de jambe exercise as an homage to Cecchetti, the precursor to the Russian method
-in the Russian method, the head reaches back toward the outstretched toe in 2nd arabesque; Vaganova recognized the inherent circularity of the arabesque pose
-4th arabesque is only ever seen at croisE; at en face, place arms at 2nd
-when the leg is at 60 degrees en avant, 90 degrees de cotE, or 17 degrees en arriere, the pelvis easily maintains an upright stance; beyond those critical angles, work to maintain the integrity of the pelvis by pulling up (and counterpull)