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Pre-Teen - Foundation
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Start in centre with skipping rope. Feet in classical first
30 seconds of skipping with stretched knees and feet, finishing each jump in demi pile turned out
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each jump
- Elevation in all jumps working through the feet with articulation
- Strong and stable posture and arms at all times
Start in centre with feet in second turned out and arms by sides
5 – 8 Prepare arms to jazz second
1 – 2 Full plie in second, arms remain in jazz second
3 – 4 Straighten legs, arms remain in jazz second
5 – 16 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS THREE MORE TIMES
1 – 2 Carry arms to fifth position, palms facing inwards. Feet in second parallel
3 – 4 Lower body to flat back bringing arms down with the body
5 – 8 Body continues forward into hamstring stretch with palms flat on floor and head through legs
1 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Full plie in second parallel keeping head down and palms flat on floor (bend elbows)
3 – 4 Straighten knees and arms
5 – 16 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS THREE MORE TIMES
1 – 8 Hold the R ankle with both hands and stretch body over R leg
1 – 8 old the L ankle with both hands and stretch body over L leg
1 – 4 Place hands on the floor in front of legs, shoulder width apart. Move feet into centre to first parallel
5 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Hold the outside of ankles with both hands keeping body flat on legs in hamstring stretch
3 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Lower body to crouch position. Hands flat on floor in front of body with head down
3 – 8 Slowly unfold the spine to a standing position. Arms by sides
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Extension of the back of the knees in hamstring stretch to ensure legs are fully stretched
- Vertical, parallel legs in standing hamstring stretches
- Standing tall out of the hips and keeping a long back and neck throughout
- Working to use the arms to show a full hamstring stretch
Start sitting on the floor in straddle position with hands flat on the floor with fingers facing forwards, feet pointed
1 – 4 Bend the R knee drawing the foot inwards along the floor and towards centre
5 – 8 Extend R leg and foot back out to starting position
1 – 8 REPEAT THE PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS ON THE L SIDE
1 – 16 REPEAT THE PREVIOUS 16 COUNTS
1 – 2 Stretch forwards with stomach as close to floor as possible and arms stretched forward straight out in front with hands flat on floor. Maintain turned out second position with legs
3 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Rotate legs into an inverted middle split line and open arms out to second
3 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Transfer back to a turned-out middle split with arms straight forward and palms down
3 – 8 Hold
1 – 2 Sit up to return to starting position
3 – 4 Flex feet
5 – 8 Hold
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Sitting tall out of the hips from the beginning
- Turnout and rotation in seconde position with stretched feet and the back of the knees connected to the floor
- Maintained turn out in hips when reaching forwards
This exercise is executed with a partner. Dancer 1 starts facing SR in a lunge position – R leg forward at a right angle with hands flat on the floor either side of front foot. Back L leg bent with L knee on floor and foot stretched. Dancer 2 starts sitting behind Dancer 1’s back foot, on their knees, resting on heels.
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Hold R lunge position
Dancer 2: Wait
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Transfer weight backwards so that L leg is now at a right angle (hip and knee in line) and R leg is straight. Torso stretches over the front leg. Hold position
Dancer 2: Wait
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Slide into R splits.
Hold Dancer 2: Wait
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Wait – allowing back knee to bend for Dancer 2 to hold
Dancer 2: Lift Dancer 1’s back foot off the floor so that it extends to the ceiling
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Hold
Dancer 2: Hold
1 – 2
Dancer 1: Flex R foot
Dancer 2: Hold
3 – 4
Dancer 1: Pointe R foot
Dancer 2: Hold
5 – 16
REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS THREE MORE TIMES
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Lay body flat on R front leg and hold
Dancer 2: Hold
1 – 8
Dancer 1: Bring body back up straight and hold Dancer
2: Hold
REPEAT EXERCISE ON OTHER LEG
Once Dancer 1 has completed the exercise on both sides, the dancers should swap and repeat.
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Proper alignment of the body, especially ensuring the hips are facing parallel at all times. Not sacrificing technique for a lower split
- Open chest line throughout
- Extension through the back of the knee and pull up through the hamstring
Start in centre laying on the back facing SR. Feet a hip width apart and pointed and arms by sides.
5 – 8 Push up into bridge position
1 – 8 Hold bridge
1 Pick up R foot off floor and lift leg as high as possible with the knee bent
2 Lower the R leg down to the floor, extending the leg straight with foot pointed on floor
3 Kick R leg high
4 Place R leg back in bridge position
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS ON L LEG
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS
1 – 8 Slowly lower the body to the floor, bending knees into chest. Wrap hands around legs and hold
Dancers should demonstrate:
- An open chest line in bridge and hands tracking under the shoulders
- Control and strength throughout ensuring maximum potential is reached and held in each shape
Start in the centre facing forward with hands by sides. Feet first parallel.
& – 1 Kick R leg out to second at 45 degrees with arms in second. Transfer weight to jump and land on R with L leg out to 45 degrees. Place L foot in coupe derriere behind R leg. Arms crossed in front with hands in fists
& – 2 REPEAT PREVIOUS COUNTS ON THE L
& – 16 REPEAT PREVIOUS COUNTS
1 – 8 ‘Travelling basketball drill’ – feet in slight turnout in second, demi plie. Hands clasped in front of body. Fast runs on half demi pointe as quickly as possible. Feet step out to a hip width apart R then L, then into first parallel R then L. Keep repeating and travelling DS for 8 counts
1 – 8 ‘Travelling basketball drill’ – as above but travel US with body remaining DS REPEAT EXERCISE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Maintained technique as they begin to tire
- Correct placement and alignment for all moves
- Ability to move quickly when transitioning and running
Start laying on back facing SR. Feet together and pointed. Arms by sides with palms down
1 Lift body and legs into ‘dish’ position – feet and legs just off the floor with knees and feet together. Shoulders and head off the floor with arms at hip height
2 Place head, arms and shoulders back on the floor. Lift legs to a vertical position with feet together
3 – 4 Continue to lift the legs over the body allowing the pelvis to lift off the floor. Finish with feet stretched on floor behind head. Keeps knees stretched
5 – 6 Rotate both legs outwards, bringing the pelvis back down to the floor and finishing with legs in straddle position laying on the back
7 Legs continue to rotate downwards
8 Bring feet together, returning the body to dish (count 1)
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS
1 – 2 Lift the torso up to rest on elbows, lowering heels to the floor
3 – 8 Hold
1 – 16 Lift the legs to 45 degrees and beat feet as quickly as possible (crossing R foot over L in fifth position and then swapping to L over R. Continually changing for 16 counts)
1 – 2 Remaining on the elbows, bend knees into chest
3 – 4 Remaining on the elbows, extend legs out to 45 degree angle
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS
1 – 2 Lay body down to the floor to starting position
3 – 8 Hold
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Maintained control of the core throughout the exercise
- A long back and neck when resting torso on elbows
- Extension through the hamstring to ensure pulled up knees
Start laying on back facing SR. Feet together and pointed. Arms by sides with palms down
5 – 8 Bring legs in towards body, bending the legs with feet flat on the floor, hip width apart
1 – 2 Push hips up off the floor
3 – 4 Extend the R leg to the ceiling, passing through retire, maintaining lift in hips
5 – 6 Lower R leg back to the floor to a flat foot, passing through retire
7 – 8 Lower pelvis to lay back flat on floor
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS EXTENDING L LEG
1 – 16 REPEAT PREVIOUS 16 COUNTS
1 – 4 Sit body upright and extend legs straight with feet pointed. Hands flat on floor beside body, fingers pointing forwards
5 – 8 Push up into reverse plank, keeping legs and feet stretched
1 – 12 Hold
13 – 14 Lower body back down to sitting position
15 – 16 Lay body over the legs into hamstring stretch, arms stretched forward straight, either side of legs with palms flat on floor
Dancers should demonstrate:
- A long flat line in all plank positions
- Control and strength to hold the different positions
- The body remaining strong when adding the kicks
Start in centre facing SR with feet in first parallel and arms by sides
5 – 8 Stretch R foot forward (pointed) in parallel and take arms to jazz fifth, palms facing inwards
1 – 2 Place R foot flat and lower body so that hands are flat on floor and L leg kicks to penche position
3 Lower L to pointe derriere, maintaining torso over the R leg
4 Kick L foot to penche position
5 – 1 REPEAT COUNTS 3 & 4 TO EXECUTE A TOTAL OF 8 PENCHE KICKS
1 – 2 Step L foot flat on floor in derriere, bringing body upright. R foot pointes parallel in front and arms in jazz fifth, palms facing inwards
AFTER A SHORT PAUSE REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L
Dancers should demonstrate:
- The kick using the hamstring to show height and strength
- Supported upper body throughout
- The penche kicks are executed with square hips and stretched supporting and extended legs
- Maintained height of the working leg in the penche
Start laying on back in the centre facing SR. Feet together and pointed. Arms in second position with palms down
1 – 2 Draw R leg up to parallel retire
3 – 4 Extend R leg straight to 90 degrees so foot is pointing to the ceiling
5 – 12 Execute small pulses as quickly as possible
13 – 14 Lift the body to a sitting position to take hold of the R leg in leg catch position – both hands wrapping outside of ankle with elbows bent
15 – 16 Hold
1 – 4 Hold
5 – 6 Lower the R leg to the floor and lay the torso down to return to starting position
7 – 8 Wait
REPEAT EXERCISE ON OTHER LEG
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Care with placement of hands on ankle
- Working the leg into their flexible position – between the shoulder and head
- Strong, controlled posture and stretched feet
- Maintained balance in leg catch
Start in the centre facing DS. Feet in parallel a hip width apart and arms by sides
1 Step to second with L foot turned out
2 Fan kick with R leg on a bent supporting L leg. Hands lift to underarms with elbows bent and push back down by sides, slightly behind the body
3 Step R foot flat on floor in second position
4 Pick up L foot and swivel the body to face US by moving in a clockwise direction. Step L foot to second parallel facing US
5 Wait
6 Pickup up L foot and place it back down on floor
7 Lift the R leg off the floor and turn towards DS in a clockwise direction (towards SL). R leg is bent from the knee and circles in a fan shape on the turn. Hands lift to underarms with elbows bent and push back down by sides, slightly behind the body
8 Step R foot down to finish in second parallel position facing DS
1 – 8 REPEAT EXERCISE ON OTHER SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Arms controlled and stable in second position throughout
- Brushing through the floor in first concentrating on floor pressure before the kick
- Using the hamstrings to develop height in the kick
- Leg executing a full fan when completing the fan kick
- Control through the torso throughout the exercise
Starting facing the bar with feet first parallel, arms by sides
5 – 8 Prepare arms to the barre
1 Rise on demi pointe with straight knees
2 Lower heels back to the floor
3 – 23 REPEAT ABOVE 2 COUNTS
24 Hold rise on demi pointe in parallel position
1 – 8 Hold
1 Bring R foot to high retire position parallel
2 – 4 Hold
5 – 8 Maintain hold and take arms off the barre into curved jazz first position
1 – 2 Lower arms to barre
3 – 4 Lower R leg to parallel first position
5 – 8 Hold
1 – 16 REPEAT PREVIOUS 16 COUNTS ON THE LEFT LEG
1 Lower
Dancers should demonstrate:
- A high demi pointe at all times
- Core posture alignment
- Pulling up legs and finding extension through backs of knees
- Finding resistance when lowering the heels
- Arms in high curved jazz first for balance
- Working towards the highest retire possible without lifting hips
Start SL with feet in parallel first and arms by sides. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed the full exercise.
1 – 2 Chasse into full plie turned out with R foot, arms to jazz second. Head SR
3 – 4 Execute a chaine turn on the right bringing L foot in to meet R in first position. Arms in curved jazz first.
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS – ON COUNT 8 HEAD FINISHES TO THE FRONT
1 Chasse plie with R foot taking arms out into jazz second
2 Step L foot behind R on demi pointe bringing arms down to by the sides
3 Step R foot to second position on demi point
4 Step L foot flat in front parallel towards DS into preparation position – arms in L position (R arm forward in first with palm down and L arm in second position)
5 – 7 Lift R foot into high retire and execute a double pirouette to the right in a clockwise direction. Arms in high curved jazz first
8 Step R leg out to second position on demi pointe. Arms in second Once finished move to SR to line up ready to complete the L side
AFTER ALL DANCERS COMPLETE R SIDE, REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Heels coming together in each chaine turn
- Working onto highest demi pointe in pas de bourree
- Preparation for pirouette with legs in parallel. Back leg should be bent with the quadricep vertical, drawing a line from the hip to the knee
- Back foot on highest demi pointe in preparation position
- Strength in arms when in jazz second & third with muscles engaged
- A closed rib cage and centred Back should be completely flat and vertical
- Arms in curved jazz first when in pirouette position should be chest height
- Spotting technique to ensure clean turns
Start SL with feet in classical first and arms by sides. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed one full set.
1 – 2 Chasse into full plie with R foot, arms to jazz second
3 – 4 Bring L foot in to meet R to finish in first position turned out on demi pointe. Arms in curved jazz first
5 – 6 Chasse into full plie with R foot, arms to second
7 Bring L foot in to meet R springing in the air with feet in classical first. R arm in classical fifth position and L arm in classical first
& 8 R arm lowers to meet L arm in first. As the feet land to the floor, slide R foot out into full plie with arms in jazz second
1 – 8 REPEAT EXERCISE UNTIL DANCER REACHES SR. Dancers should aim to complete at least three full sets before reaching SR. Once they reach SR they should line up ready to complete the exercise on the L.
AFTER ALL DANCERS COMPLETE R SIDE, REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L
Dancers should demonstrate:
- A closed rib cage and centred Back should be completely flat and vertical
- Arms in curved jazz first should be chest height
- Working onto highest demi pointe
- Strong arms throughout
- Bringing heels together
Equipment: 1 x foam block
This exercise is executed in partners. Start centre.
Dancer 1 faces SL with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.
Dancer 2 faces opposite their partner holding a foam block in front of them away from their body at waist height.
Dancer 2 holds the block still throughout the duration of the exercise. The following counts are for Dancer 1.
1 – 2 Crouch down to the floor with hands flat on the floor
3 – 4 Jump up into a L split jump. Arms in ‘L’ position (jazz third) with R arm forward and L arm out to second. Aiming to touch the underside of the block with L foot
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS ON OTHER LEG
1 – 2 Crouch down to the floor with hands flat on the floor
3 – 4 Stand up to starting position, hands by sides
5 – 8 Wait
1 – 2 Rise on demi pointe with arms in curved jazz first position
3 – 4 Bend, lowering heels
5 – 6 Jump into firebird jump – L foot forward aiming to touch the underside of the block. Arms in a high V position with back R leg in attitude. Arch head back towards back leg
7 – 8 Land first parallel in demi plie, arms by sides
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS ON OTHER LEG
After a short pause, dancers should swap and repeat the exercise.
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Support and control in the upper body and arms
- Using the bend before the jumps to help increase elevation
- Stretched knees and feet in all jumps where needed
- Using the hamstring to help push the legs for more height
- Maintained control, strength and elevation as they tire
Start USR facing DSL. Stand on R foot with L foot pointed devant and arms in curved jazz first position. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed one set of 8 counts.
1 – 2 Gallop on the L foot
3 Step R foot in front
4 Grande jete on L leg with arms in L position – R arm forward and L arm to second
5 Step R foot in front. Back L foot on demi pointe. Arms in curved jazz first
6 Grande jete on L leg with arms in L position – R arm forward and L arm to second
7 Step R foot in front. Back L foot on demi pointe. Arms in curved jazz first
8 Grande jete on L leg with arms in L position – R arm forward and L arm to second. Once dancers reach DSL they should move to USL ready to repeat the exercise on the other side.
AFTER ALL DANCERS HAVE HAD THEIR TURN REPEAT THE EXERCISE ON THE OTHER SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Support and control in the upper body and arms
- Using the bend before the jump to help increase elevation
- Stretched knees and feet in all leaps
- Using the hamstring to help push the legs for more height
Start in US centre facing the front with feet in first parallel and arms by sides
1 Step onto demi pointe to DSR with R foot. Arms in curved jazz first position
2 Maintaining the demi pointe, kick L foot back into attitude position with arms in a high V. Head and back arched towards L foot
3 – 4 Walk L then R on demi pointe towards DSR
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS ON OTHER LEG
1 Spring in parallel first to DSR, landing with feet and knees together in demi plie. Arms in curved jazz first position
2 Jump R leg into a kick devant and L leg into attitude derriere to DSR with arms in a high V to execute a firebird jump
3 Land on R foot then walk L then R on demi pointe towards DSR with arms in curved jazz first
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS ON OTHER LEG
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Using the hamstrings to create power in the devant
- Body alignment and awareness throughout the
- Awareness of correct placement and angles
- Support and control in the upper body and arms
Start USR facing DSL. Stand on R foot with L foot pointed devant and arms in curved jazz first position. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed the full exercise on the first side.
1 – 2 Gallop on the L foot with arms in curved jazz first
3 Step R foot in front turned out with body facing DS
4 – 5 Kick L leg into tilt jump with L leg high and jumping off the R leg. R arm in second position, L arm in high diagonal line.
6 Land on R foot and kneel on L knee, rolling towards SL to face US
7 – 8 Continue roll towards SL kneeling up on R knee. Place L foot flat on floor and stand up facing DS to parallel first position meeting R foot with L. Hands by sides
Once complete, dancers should move to USL ready to repeat the exercise on the other side.
AFTER A SHORT PAUSE, REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Support and control in the upper body and arms
- The tilt jump showing the legs in a diagonal line
- Using the bend before the jump to help increase elevation
- Stretched knees and feet in tilt jump
- Using the hamstring to help push the legs for more height
- The body lifted out of the floor, spine is long and shoulders are down when rolling on the floor
- Feet connected with the floor and stretched when rolling
Start USL with body facing forward. Feet in parallel with arms by sides. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed in pairs. Each pair should complete the full exercise before the next pair starts.
1 – 2 Gallop to second with R foot with arms in curved jazz first position
3 Step L foot flat turned out in front of R with arms in curved jazz first position
4 Execute flat seconde leap to the R with arms in second position
5 – 8 Cross L foot behind R and turn out of the jump (L turn towards SL around to SR).
Finish facing DS with feet in first parallel and arms by sides
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS ON THE L SIDE
1 – 2 Gallop to second with R foot with arms in curved jazz first position
3 Step L foot flat turned out in front of R with arms in curved jazz first position
4 Execute straddle leap (legs in V position) to the R with arms in a high V position
5 – 8 Cross L foot behind R and turn out of the jump (L turn towards SL around to SR).
Finish facing DS with feet in first parallel and arms by sides
1 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 8 COUNTS ON THE L SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Using the hamstrings to create power in side leap
- Support and control in the upper body and arms
- Dynamics and power in the side leap
- Using the bend in the preparation step to help with elevation
- Stretched knees and feet
- Elevation in the gallop
Start USL with body facing DSR. L foot pointed devant with arms in second. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed one full set of the exercise.
1 Step L foot flat and bend knees to demi plie in fourth position turned out
2 Brush R foot through first position with straight knees and kick R leg devant
3 Place R foot down flat in demi plie in fourth position turned out
4 Brush L foot through first position with straight knees and kick L leg devant
5 – 8 REPEAT PREVIOUS 4 COUNTS
1 Step L foot forward towards DSR on demi pointe
2 Walk R foot forward towards DSR on demi pointe
3 Step L foot flat, turned out in front of R and turn body to DS. Hands in curve jazz first position
4 Kick R leg to second with L foot on demi pointe. Arms in ‘L’ position – L arm high in fifth with palm facing outwards and R arm to second
5 – 6 Step R foot down to the floor
7 – 8 Step L foot to meet R in parallel first turning body to DSR. Arms by sides
REPEAT EXERCISE until dancer reaches DSR, once there they should move to USR where they’ll line up ready to complete the exercise on the other side.
ONCE ALL DANCERS HAVE COMPLETED THE R SIDE REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Using the floor pressure in the brushing action to elevate kick
- Maintained turned out alignment through hips and legs at all times
- Length through the neck and shoulders pressed down throughout
- Strength and control to lower the leg from the kick
- Control through the torso and arms
- Using the hamstring to find the full potential of the kick
- A high demi pointe of the supporting leg when executing the final kick of the set
Start SL with feet in parallel first and arms by sides. Dancers should line up one behind the other. Exercise should be completed one at a time. Each student should start when the person before them has completed one full set of the exercise.
& – 1 Ball change – step R foot on demi pointe then step L foot flat in front of R turned out. Arms in curved jazz first position
1 Kick R leg into leg catch position. R arm holds outside of ankle and L hand is above R. Both hands wrap around the front.
Variation: if dancer is unable to execute the leg catch with both hands, they should catch the leg with one hand and hold the other arm in second
2 – 4 Hold
5 Kneel on R knee
6 Roll to SR face US
7 Continue roll kneeling up on L knee. Stepping R foot flat on floor, facing DS
8 Stand up to parallel first position – L foot meets R
1 – 8 REPEAT EXERCISE UNTIL STUDENT REACHES SR. Dancers should aim to complete at least three full sets of the exercise before reaching SR. Once they reach SR they should line up ready to repeat the exercise on the L.
ONCE ALL DANCERS HAVE COMPLETED THE R SIDE, REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L SIDE
Dancers should demonstrate:
- Care with placement of hands on ankle
- Working the leg into their flexible position – between the shoulder and head
- Strong, stretched supporting leg in leg catch position
- Strong, controlled posture and stretched feet
- Maintained balance in leg catch
- The body lifted out of the floor, spine is long and shoulders are down when rolling on the floor
- Feet stretched as they roll on the floor
Start facing sideways to the barre with feet in second turned out. L hand on the barre, R arm in second.
1 Full plie in second turned out
2 Transfer weight towards L supporting leg and kick R leg up into tilt position in second – both legs should stretch. R arm in high fifth position with palm facing outward
3 – 8 REPEAT ABOVE TWO COUNTS TO EXECUTE FOUR TILT KICKS
1 Lower R leg into second full plie position
2 Transfer weight towards L supporting leg and kick R leg up into tilt position in second – both legs should stretch. R arm wraps around the back of the leg and holds the ankle
3 – 4 Hold
5 – 6 Release the leg maintaining height with R arm in high fifth position, palm facing outwards
7 Lower leg to first turned out with R arm in second
8 Turn towards barre to face other side. Step L foot out to second turned out with L arm in second
REPEAT EXERCISE ON THE L
Dancers should demonstrate:
- A tilt line that shows the working leg ‘stacking’ on top of the supporting leg so that from the supporting heel to the top of the extended leg shows a vertical line
- Turnout through hips at all times
- Strength through the torso and arms to show clean lines
- Extension through the hamstring to ensure knees are fully pulled up
