Mini Loop Warm-up 1, guided by Coni Belgareto, develops core stability, lower-body strength, and hip mobility using the mini loop band.

The class begins with Half Butterflies to lengthen the adductors while mobilising the hips and gently stretching the hamstrings and spine. It continues with Twist with Core to strengthen obliques and stabilise the pelvis, then moves into Control with Band to engage turnout muscles, glutes, and obliques.

The sequence finishes with Bounce & Balance, reinforcing coordination, relevé alignment, and knee tracking while maintaining stability and control throughout the movements.

Teaching Tips:

• Emphasise slow, deliberate movements to ensure correct muscle activation.

• Cue students to engage the adductors, glutes, and core throughout leg lifts and side bends.

• Monitor alignment from the hips through the knees and feet, especially during bounces and pliés.