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Footwork Beginner Both

Footwork: Parallel V-Plie

Foundational warm-up focusing on alignment, lower extremity tracking, and core stability against spring tension.

Footwork Intermediate Both

Footwork: Single Leg

Unilateral footwork building leg strength, hip stability, and core control as each leg works independently against spring resistance.

Footwork Beginner Both

Footwork: Wide Stance

Footwork in a wide parallel stance targeting adductor engagement, lateral pelvic stability, and even foot pressure.

Footwork Beginner Both

Footwork: Calf Raises

Controlled heel raises and lowers against spring resistance for ankle strength, calf control, and Achilles mobility.

Footwork Beginner Both

Footwork: Running

Dynamic alternating ankle articulation with a stable pelvis and controlled carriage movement.

Footwork Beginner Both

Footwork: Parallel Press Away

The essential first footwork press: feet hip-width and parallel on the footbar, pressing the carriage out and back to establish the breath-and-press pattern and lower-body tracking.

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