Sec Position Plié Relevé

Setup

Standing in a wide stance, turn your toes outward (externally rotated). Extend your arms overhead with rounded elbows, held gently in a circular position.

Movement

1. Execution: While maintaining an upright torso, lower your hips by bending your knees outwards over your toes into a wide squat position (plie).

2. Releve: From the deepest point of your plie, rise up onto the balls of your feet (releve) while keeping your knees bent.

3. Return: Carefully lower your heels back to the floor while maintaining the squat position, then push through your heels to return to the starting standing position.

Tips

• Keep your core engaged to protect your lower back.

• Ensure your knees track in line with your toes.

• Imagine sliding your back down an invisible wall to stay upright.