"Key Reminders for Tendu" Poster for Dance Class

If you’re anything like me, you love having quick, clear visuals in the studio—especially for those core ballet concepts we repeat every single week. That’s why I created a free 8.5"x11" classroom poster called “Key Reminders for Tendu.” It’s bright, simple, and designed to make your life as a dance teacher just a little easier.

Tendu is one of those foundational skills we constantly circle back to, no matter the level. But let’s be real—young dancers (and sometimes older ones!) forget the essentials the moment the music starts. Having a visual cue on the wall not only saves you time, it reinforces consistency, helps students self-correct, and creates a more supportive learning environment.

This printable poster highlights three essential reminders for tendu, paired with colorful visuals that dancers can understand at a glance:

1. Both legs stay straight the whole time.

We’ve all watched a perfectly lovely tendu suddenly turn into a bent-knee mystery moment. This reminder keeps dancers thinking about length, energy, and maintaining alignment through both legs—not just the working one.

2. The working foot brushes the floor.

No floppy, floaty tendus here! The poster visually reinforces the idea of articulating through the foot, using the floor, and feeling the brush from heel to toe and back again. It’s a small detail, but a powerful one that improves technique across the board.

3. Turnout: heels are showing in each tendu.

This one might be the cue I say the most. Whether your dancers are just learning turnout or refining placement, this reminder helps them spot what proper turnout actually looks like. It’s simple, clear, and helps take some of the verbal load off you.

The goal of the poster is simple:Support your teaching without adding one more thing to your plate. Hang it near the barre, by the mirror, or in your warm-up area and let it quietly reinforce the technique you’re already working so hard to build.

Whether you’re teaching littles who need visual learning tools or older dancers who benefit from consistent cues, this poster is an easy way to elevate your classroom environment. And the best part? It’s totally free—just download, print on regular 8.5"x11" paper, and hang it up.

I hope this saves you a bit of time, adds some clarity to your technique classes, and brings a pop of color to your studio walls.

Keep dancing friend and enjoy!

-Whitney