WHAT HEIGHT SHOULD YOUR RETIRÉ BE? 🌟 When it comes to the retiré position understanding how it should be executed depending on age and level is key to achieving foundations and correct muscle usage. For young dancers and beginners, the focus should be on building stability, strength, alignment and control. The retiré position starts lower, to help the dancer maintain balance of the hips and literal balance, understanding basic alignment without straining their developing muscles and joints. As