You can also do rises with a tennis ball held between your ankles.
Jump again to return to the starting position, bringing your legs back inward and your arms down to your sides. Repeat 25 times.
You can straighten your leg to make a bigger circle and allow your leg to open far enough that your thigh touches the ground and your opposite hip lifts off the floor. Repeat in both directions with the other leg as well. You can also warm up your hips by standing on one leg and swinging your other leg back and forth. [7] X Expert Source Geraldine Grace JohnsProfessional Ballerina & Ballet Instructor Expert Interview. 11 November 2020.
You can also extend one leg while in the bridge position and hold it for 10 seconds. Return your foot to the floor and repeat with the other leg.
For first position, place your heels together so that your toes are pointing equally outward to each side. Concentrate on using your hips to turn your legs and feet outward. For second position, move your feet outward so they are hip-distance apart. Keep your heels pointing inward and your toes out to each side. For third position, begin in first position then move one foot in front of the other so that one of your heels lines up with the middle of your other foot. Keep your toes out to the side and your heels pointing inward. For fourth position, turn your feet out so that your heels are pointing inward, as before. Move one foot about 12 in (30. 5 cm) in front of the other one, and line up the heel of one foot with the toes of the other foot. For fifth position, keep one foot in front of the other, as in fourth position. Move your front foot back until your feet are touching. Keep your heels pointing inward and your toes turned out.
Get your heart rate up as you warm up. If you go into class cold, you’re more likely to have an injury. [16] X Expert Source Geraldine Grace JohnsProfessional Ballerina & Ballet Instructor Expert Interview. 11 November 2020.
