This is a great exercise for students to build powerful legs, glutes and for finding the balance. This exercise is beneficial for finding strength in their allegro work.

Starting Position: Have the student hold a folded resistance band with both hands in front of their body and stand in parallel with the right leg lifted into a parallel passé

Steps:

1. The students will begin by rond de jambe the leg as the arms go up, keeping the supporting leg in parallel.
2. They will then lower the leg back into a lunge position.
3. Have the student return to passé by reversing the movement.
4. Repeat the sequence 4 times.
5. The student will then return to the passé position and lower the leg to coupé.
6. Fondu 4 times.
7. They will then take the leg to a high passé, lift the arms, rise up, and lower the leg to change sides.
8. Repeat the full exercise on the opposite side.
9. To finish the student will place the legs wide apart and roll down through the spine to stretch.