Move & Groove 7, led by Melissa McCabe, is a dynamic warm-up that explores core control, rhythm, and port de bras coordination. This class helps young dancers develop an awareness of how the arms connect to the back and torso, helping promote postural integrity and balanced movement.

The featured exercise, Core with Port de Bras, guides students to move from their back and centre instead of just lifting their arms from the shoulders. This helps prevent overcompensation in the hips or spine and builds a strong foundation for expressive upper body work.

Dancers will also begin to develop essential qualities for allegro work, performing musical, controlled movements to bouncy, energetic bouncy energetic rhythms.

Tips

Highlight the feeling of movement starting from the back to support arm pathways.

Watch for compensation—if the pelvis or ribs shift, cue core engagement and spinal length.