Purpose: Prepare the body for movement, increase flexibility, and reduce risk of injury.

• Gentle Stretching: Start with neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, and gentle stretching of the arms and legs.
• Plies: Begin with a series of plies in first and second positions to warm up the legs and feet.
• Tendus: Practice tendus (stretching the toes out to the front, side, and back) to start engaging the feet and legs.