This exercise helps to cultivate impeccable alignment and strength in students when en pointe. This sequence is foundational for developing the ability to maintain a straight line from the hip joint through to the toes.

Preparation:

Have students begin in 5th position en croix, ensuring they understand the importance of alignment.

Steps:

1. Instruct students to execute three échappés, incorporating épaulements, closing en croix to foster coordination and grace.

2. Proceed with a relevé derrière, emphasising upper body movement and port de bras in 3rd arabesque to enhance postural stability.

3. Introduce a coupé dessous, leading into two relevés devant with port de bras in 3rd position, strengthening the students' control and precision.

4. Follow with a relevé à la seconde, port de bras in 2nd position, progressing to a relevé in attitude derrière, and two relevés in arabesque, focusing on maintaining alignment.

5. Conclude the sequence with a relevé in 5th position, reinforcing the foundational stance.

6. Encourage a demi plié before repeating the sequence on the alternate side, promoting endurance and flexibility.

Focus:

Stress the significance of a flawless line from hip to toe, particularly when executing relevés and échappés.