Keeping your arms behind your back, bring the backs of your wrists up to touch each other above your head with shoulders down and arms almost straight. Then bend your elbows, keeping your wrists together until they are behind your head. and push your palms down toward the floor behind you as you stretch your arms. Repeat your Swan Arms for 3-5 minutes.
Dance a beginner version of the Little Swans step from Swan Lake. Make sharp head and foot movements, traveling directly side to side. Continue for 1-2 minutes.
Practice Spanish dance poses with flamenco music. Focus on head and shoulder positions as you turn body from one corner to another. If you need to break it down, practice transitioning back and forth between just two poses. Continue for 2-3 minutes.
Practice a simplified version of the entrance of The Shades in the ballet La Bayadère. Start by leaving your foot on the floor in the Arabesque en Fondu, and then gradually lift it higher as you repeat the sequence. Emphasize upper body movements in the step back. Repeat 16 times on each side.
