EXERCICES A LA BARRE
1) Pliés
Sideways to the barre, 1st position, arms en bas
2) Battements Tendus
Face the barre in first position
3) Retire
Face the barre in first position
Notes:
Student should show top of the retiré on the first count of the bar (start up on 2,3)
4) Preparation for Saute
Face the barre in first position
Notes:
There is enough music for two groups.
CENTER PRACTICE
1) Port de Bras
Face front, 3rd position
Notes:
Focus should look into hands on 5th en avant, the head goes through an erect position and then inclines as the arms open, keep the head inclined as arms close.
Timing: arms arrive en avant on 1, and take 2, 3 to open the arms to 2nd and close on 4.
2) Chasse
Face front, feet in 1st position, arms 5th en bas
ADAGE
Arabesque
Face corner 1, feet in 3rd