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Warm up the body by running in place, jumping jacks, and/or performng normal ballet warm-up routine using barre (at least 5 minutes). |
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Sitting on the floor, hook both feet under the lowest crossbar (padded), and do a set of sit-ups. |
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With stomach on the floor, hook both feet under crossbar and do a set of back raises |
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(Alternative or supplement to exercises 2 and 3) Sit on or rest small of back on highest crossbar; hook feet under a convenient lower crossbar; arch back downward as far as desired, then use stomach muscles to bring torso back up into a situp position. Repeat 5 to 10 times. |
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Using ballet barre, perform an “easy” set of kicks to front, side, and back. Switch sides and repeat. |
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