This exercise is meticulously designed to enhance the slow development of technique in executing courus en diagonal with crossed legs, transitioning into chassé relevé into arabesque. These movements emphasises precision in weight transfer and the importance of maintaining correct leg alignment throughout the movement. It is vital for students to grasp these fundamental techniques to execute more complex sequences with grace and control.

Preparation: Position students en croix in classical pose, starting with the right foot devant, ensuring a correct foundational stance.

Steps:

1. Have students begin with courus en diagonal, transitioning port de bras into 4th position, focusing on the crossing of the legs and smoothness of the movement.

2. Invite students to progress into chassé relevé into arabesque, with port de bras extending into arabesque, highlighting the elegance and balance required in the transition.

3. Have students follow with chassé passé, transitioning port de bras into 3rd position, reinforcing the fluidity and precision of the movement.

4. Instruct students to maintain classical pose briefly, executing small circular port de bras to enhance control and poise.

5. Instruct students to walk in a semi-circle upstage, coordinating port de bras with their steps, emphasising movement fluidity and spatial awareness.

6. Cue a reset in croix in classical pose, this time with the left foot devant, and have students repeat the sequence on the alternate side for balanced training.

Focus: Stress the importance of maintaining correct alignment, especially in the arabesque and during weight transfers, to ensure safety and effectiveness of the movements.