This exercise develops dancers' power and stamina for jumping on one leg. This exercise enhances core strength, leg power, and precision in landing, integral for ballet performances.

Preparation:

Have students start by rolling onto the fit ball until their upper shins are parallel to the floor, encouraging a long body line from the head through the toes.

Steps:

1. Have students begin with a curl-up, engaging the abdominals to draw the knees in with control, ensuring a tight core throughout.

2. Instruct students to rotate their legs to transition around the fit ball, preparing for a fondu (plié) position on their standing leg.

3. Have students perform a temps levé, propelling the body into the air on one leg while the arms extend into a V shape to aid balance and height.

4. Check the precision of landings, ensuring the knee is directly over the toes to prevent injury.

5. Have students return the working leg to the fit ball in a parallel position before repeating the sequence.

Focus:

Emphasise the alignment of the knee over the toes during landings and maintain core engagement throughout the exercise for stability.