This exercise targets the development of power and muscle activation essential for executing failli and cabriole movements with precision and strength. This exercise aims to improve dancers' ability to maintain proper alignment while propelling and landing, ensuring fluidity and grace in their jumps.

Preparation:

Position dancers near the wall with their hips centered on the fit ball, feet in fifth position, and a demi plié. Ensure their hands are placed forward of the shoulders to facilitate balance and control.

Steps:

1. Encourage students to push forward from the wall, simulating the failli movement, focusing on maintaining the fifth position in the air and landing on the supporting foot with the working leg extended in arabesque.

2. Instruct them to perform a cabriole by beating the underneath leg while the working leg remains in arabesque, landing gracefully on the supporting foot.

3. Guide them through a sous-sus, landing back in fifth position, followed by an entrechat six, reinforcing the concept of using the wall as the floor for support and stability.

4. Repeat on the alternate side.

Focus:

Stress the importance of keeping the legs rotated and maintaining a strong core to support the movement, ensuring smooth transitions between steps.