In this exercise the student is going to be working on balance, they will also be focusing on building the strength through the supporting leg and working the ankle stability.
Starting Position: The student will begin in a 5t position with the legs, they will be holding the pro-ball in front of there chest.
Steps:
- The student will pointe the front foot to a 2nd position and lower the heel in a wide 2nd. The pro-ball will lift up above there head.
- The student will plié in 2nd position then lift the foot up in to a passé position. The arms will lower to chest every time the leg comes in to a passé position.
- The student will repeat this 4 times.
- The student will then extend the leg out to a 2nd position, completing 4 double rond de jambe en l'air. The pro-ball will be up in the air.
- The student will then bring the leg back in to a passé position behind, then close the foot down in to 5th position.
- Repeat the whole exercise on the other side.
- To finish the student will roll the pro-ball forward taking both legs wide and stretch out the hamstrings and spine.