This exercise utilises the fit ball to enhance students' alignment and pelvic stability, focusing on maintaining the upper thigh's position while executing the circular motion of the lower limb. It's designed to improve the fluidity and precision of rond de jambe movements.

Preparation:

Start with students kneeling against a wall, placing the fit ball under their hip. This position ensures correct hip alignment over the ball. If necessary, a mat can be rolled under the wrist resting on the floor for comfort.

Steps:

1. Instruct students to roll sideways over the fit ball, ensuring the hip remains centred on the ball.

2. The supporting foot should be directly under the hip, leg straight, externally rotated, and pressing into the wall on demi-pointe.

3. Position the working foot in cou-de-pied devant. The left hand should be on the floor under the shoulder, with a slight bend in the elbow for support.

4. Have students begin with an introductory arm breath to find the centre of balance.

5. Guide students through drawing the working leg through retiré and développé à la seconde, coordinating the port de bras from 1st to 4th position.

6. Execute three double rond de jambe en dehors, followed by an enveloppé through retiré to cou-de-pied derrière, with port de bras transitioning through 2nd to bras bas.

7. Instruct students to repeat the sequence starting from the back leg and performing rond de jambe en dedans, reversing the port de bras accordingly.

Focus:

Encourage students to maintain pelvic stability and leg alignment throughout the exercise. Ensure the supporting leg remains engaged and correctly positioned.