Students will find this exercise beneficial in building strength and endurance through the supporting leg, while activating glutes, hamstrings and core.

Starting Position: Have the student place the mini loop above the knees, stand in parallel with the legs hip-width apart facing the barre, and place the hands on the barre.

Steps:

1. Students will begin by plié and take a port de bras to the side. Curve the spine through the centre and return upright.
2. Repeat to the opposite side.
3. Have the student perform 6 parallel leg lifts.
4. Move into parallel coupé.
5. They will then externally rotate the working leg, return to parallel.
6. Repeat 3 times.
7. After the third turned-out coupé, they will extend the leg into a low arabesque.
8. They will then piqué and return to coupé.
9. Repeat this sequence 3 times.
10. The student will rotate into parallel coupé, roll through the feet to return to the starting position, and repeat the full exercise on the opposite side.
11. To finish they will rise and take a balance, bringing the arms to first position.