Kyleigh's Week

Coaching Focus

Footwork: more plié, feel more grounded throughout combinations and especially in transitions Leg extensions: increase flexibility, more control entering and exiting extensions; focus on the exit of battement legs and transition into the next step Flexibility: hamstring stretch on back and over-splits; work on these multiple times a week Core: exercises to increase control and stability Turns: shoulder and arm placement; use of back and arms for posture; ribcage placement and abdominal engagement; opposition in passé for peak stability in supporting leg; strong high relevé in all turns; weight at ball of foot for proper ankle form; goal is triple pirouette on both sides with consistent placement Jumps: shoulders down and back, ribcage closed, legs straight, toes pointed in the air; build quad and glute strength for greater height