This exercise is vital for refining the coordination of arm movements, essential across all dance forms. It enhances the aesthetics of arm positioning and improves proprioception, crucial for maintaining correct pelvis alignment.

Preparation: Instruct students to sit centrally on the fit ball with a straight spine, feet hip-width apart, knees aligned over toes.

Steps:

1. Guide students through port de bras from 5th to 2nd position, with coordinated head and eye line.

2. Instruct to incorporate arabesque épaulement with alternating arms.

3. Instruct the students to include side bending, ensuring harmonious head and arm coordination. Repeat of the alternate side.

4. Guide the students to stretch their knees as they roll the ball back and port de bras and return into the upright position coordinating the port de bras into fifth position. Explore their upper back movement with the ball remaining still and the head turned to the right side. Repeat this movement on the alternate side.

5. Guide them to conclude with circular port de bras, with coordination of the head and eyeline. Repeat on the alternate side and relax to finish.

Focus: Emphasise the importance of maintaining pelvic stability on the fit ball. Focus on fluid arm movements and elegant postures.