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EXERCISE / CATEGORY

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DETAILED EXPLANATION

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CALVES – Common Setup > SLASH

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  • S: Straight legs fully extended
  • L: Lift heels to comfortable or highest relevé
  • A: Abs engaged (wrap core)
  • S: Shoulders down, away from ears
  • H: Head up, posture tall

Stand facing barre/center, feet in chosen position (parallel or turnout), gaze forward.

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THIGHS TURNOUT – Common > V-HACK

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  • V: V stance (heels together, toes apart) - H: Heels lifted (Low or High V)
  • A: Abs wrap, core tight
  • C: Chest tall, shoulders back
  • K: Knees track over toes

Lower seat near knee level, spine upright.

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Low V (Thighs Turnout) > SWAN

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  • S: Slight heel lift
  • W: Wrap thighs/core
  • A: Abs in, upright spine
  • N: Narrow V stance

Heels a few cm up, seat near knee level, knees track toes, posture tall.

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High V (Thighs Turnout) > HARP

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  • H: Highest relevé
  • A: Abs in, tailbone heavy
  • R: Roll heels together (press)
  • P: Posture tall

Narrow V on tiptoes, bend knees, spine upright, shoulders over hips.

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Wide Second (Thighs Turnout) > WADE

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  • W: Wide stance (feet > hip-width)
  • A: Angled toes diagonally
  • D: Drop seat by bending knees
  • E: Engage core, chest up

Knees over ankles, spine upright.

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Wide Second Semi-Foldover > FOLD

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F: Forearms stacked on barre
O: Open stance wide
L: Lower seat, bend knees
D: Draw belly up (C-curve)

Keep knees above ankles, abs pulling up, spine gently curved.

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Warrior II (Thighs Turnout) > WARR

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W: Wide stance
A: Arms out at shoulder height
R: Rotate front foot forward, back foot parallel
R: Roll shoulders down

Bend front knee, torso to long edge, gaze forward, abs in.

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Extension Turnout (Thighs) > BELL

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B: Bend knees in narrow V
E: Extend one leg forward
L: Lightly rotate out
L: Lift core

Keep psoas protected, abs engaged, leg straight at hip height.

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Chair in Low V (Thighs Turnout) > CLAW

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C: Chair shape (~90° bend)
L: Low heel lift
A: Arms pull off barre, spine tall
W: Wrap core

Narrow V stance, seat near knee level, shoulders above hips.

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Waterski (Turnout) (Thighs) > SLID

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S: Step into barre (body touching)
L: Lean torso diagonal
I: Isometric pull (arms straight)
D: Drop tailbone (tuck)

Heels high, knees forward, pubic bone lifted, shoulders relaxed.

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Diamond (Thighs Turnout) > GEMS

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G: Glue heels together
E: Elevate on high toes
M: Make diamond w/ knees wide
S: Spine tall, abs in

Keep tailbone heavy, seat near knee level, press heels together.

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Fourth Position (Thighs Turnout) > FRET

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F: Foot slides forward a few cm
R: Relevé both heels
E: Even weight
T: Turnout maintained

Narrow V stance, slide one foot forward, bend knees evenly, keep the same heel height, spine upright.

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High Knee Dancing (Turnout) > KNEW

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K: Kneeling w/ toes pointed
N: No big bounce, just hinge
E: Exhale & wrap abs
W: Weight back ~45°

Knees slightly apart, seat engages thighs, pubic bone lifted if arching.

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THIGHS PARALLEL – Common > PATH

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P: Parallel feet (hip-width or glued)
A: Abs wrap
T: Tip heels up (if relevé)
H: Hips/knees bend seat-level

Shoulders down, spine neutral, knees forward.

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Parallel Hip-Width (Thighs) > FUSE

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F: Feet ~fist-width apart, parallel
U: Upright chest, shoulders down
S: Slight tuck, seat near knee level
E: Elevate heels (unless mod)

Abs in, spine tall.

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Parallel Ensemble (Thighs) > GLUE

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G: Glue legs together, parallel
L: Lift heels up
U: Under tuck, tailbone lightly
E: Engage inner thighs

Bend knees ~90°, hold spine tall, abs wrapped.

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Extension Parallel (Thighs) > FLEX

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F: Feet parallel, slight bend
L: Leg forward (foot flex)
E: Engage core, posture stable
X: Extra quad focus

Keep leg straight at hip height, no arch in back.

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Chair Hip-Width (Thighs) > WALL

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W: Walk in toward barre
A: Arms straight, pulling off
L: Legs at ~90° (chair)
L: Lift abs up, spine tall

Feet hip-width, seat near knee level, shoulders stacked.

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Chair Ensemble (Thighs) > GLAD

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G: Glue legs together, parallel
L: Lower seat ~90°
A: Arms pull off barre
D: Draw core in

Spine upright, big adductor squeeze, shoulders over hips.

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Knee Dancing (Parallel) > KNEE

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K: Kneeling, seat off heels
N: Narrow gap (fist-width)
E: Easy pelvic pulses
E: Engage abs, no big bounce

Shoulders relaxed, minimal upper-body movement.

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Crescent Lunge (Parallel) > FREE

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F: Front foot forward, knee stacked
R: Rear heel lifted, hips parallel
E: Engage tuck lightly
E: Elevate arms overhead

Keep spine tall, core braced, reduce lunge if needed.

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Waterski (Parallel) (Thighs) > SLAP

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S: Step in, body to barre
L: Lean diagonal, knees forward
A: Arms straight pull
P: Pubic bone up (tuck)

Feet hip-width, highest relevé, shoulders down, abs wrapped.

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Knock Kneed (Thighs Parallel) > GLUE (reused)

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G: Glue thighs after rising
L: Light tuck
U: Upright spine
E: Engage abs

Start hip-width on relevé, then squeeze knees together, seat near knee level.

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Diagonal Ensemble (Thighs)** > TWIST
T: Together legs (ensemble) W: Weight on relevé I: Incline pelvis to one side S: Spine front, shoulders squared T: Tuck lightly Bend knees seat-level, rotate lower body, engage obliques.
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SEAT TURNOUT – Common > HOWS
H: Hips externally rotated O: Outer seat emphasis W: Wrap core, avoid arch S: Small pulses Usually narrow V or floor-based turnout, minimal low-back strain.
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Standing Straight Leg (Seat Turnout) > VIBE
V: V stance, slight bend I: Incline leg diagonally behind B: Body stable, no swing E: Externally rotate Focus on outer seat, abs in, shoulders down, small lifts.
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Semi-Foldover (Seat Turnout) > FINE
F: Forearms stacked, forehead down I: In turnout (narrow V) N: Need slight knee bend E: Extend leg behind low Slight external rotation, abs up, minimal arch.
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Foldover (Seat Turnout) > HAND
H: Hinge forward w/ arms straight A: Abs in, no sag N: Narrow turnout stance D: Drive leg behind externally Leg low, spine parallel, pelvis stable.
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Waterski (Seat Turnout) > PULL
P: Press body into barre U: Under tuck seat L: Leg behind (heel to seat) L: Lean diagonal Narrow V, knees forward, shoulders relaxed, abs tight.
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Seated Pretzel (Turnout) > SIFT
S: Sit w/ front leg 90° I: Internally rotate back hip slightly forward F: Fold back leg, tall spine T: Target outer seat pulses Hands on floor/barre for support, chest lifted, abs in.
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Side Hell (Seat Turnout)** > SIDE
S: Support on hands/knees I: Incline leg to side at hip height D: Drive from outer glute E: Engage obliques Slight turnout, small pulses, belly in.
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Tabletop (Turnout) > KICK
K: Knees under hips I: Inward belly, no arch C: Curve leg outward (ext rotate) K: Keep pulses small Heel near seat, tibia parallel to floor, minimal back movement.
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Standing Pretzel (Turnout) > BEND
B: Bend knees in V E: Extend leg diagonally back N: Neck tall, upright D: Draw knee outward (parallel tibia) Abs tight, shoulders over hips, no leaning forward.
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Fetal (Seat Turnout)** > LAZY
L: Lie on side, knees ~90° A: Angle top hip outward Z: Zip small pulses Y: Yield to controlled burn Slight forward lean, top leg hovered, belly in, outer seat focus.
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Sphinx (Seat Turnout)** > SEAL
S: Stomach down, forearms on floor E: Externally rotate legs A: Abs lift, belly off mat L: Lengthen lower back Kneecaps lifted, no extreme arch, press inner edges of feet if choreo calls.
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SEAT PARALLEL – Common > PHAS
P: Parallel legs H: Hips square A: Abs in, no arch S: Small seat pulses Emphasize glute max/hamstrings, minimal swing, stable pelvis.
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Standing Bent Leg (Seat Parallel) > BUMP
B: Bend standing knee U: Upright torso M: Move heel to seat, knee behind P: Press from glute Feet hip-width, shoulders stacked, abs in, no arch.
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Standing Straight Leg (Seat Parallel) > BELS
B: Bend supporting knee slightly E: Extend working leg behind L: Level hips S: Stable abs, no swing Foot a few cm off floor, parallel stance, controlled movement.
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Kneeling (Seat Parallel) > FORK
F: Fold mat under knees O: One knee down, other knee behind R: Raise heel to seat (if bent) K: Keep hips parallel Torso upright, abs engaged, small pulses from glute.
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Semi-Foldover (Seat Parallel) > FLOP
F: Forearms stacked, forehead down L: Legs parallel, hip-width O: One leg behind, slight bend P: Pulse glute Keep hips square, abs in, minimal arch in spine.
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Foldover (Seat Parallel) > HANG
H: Hinge forward, arms straight A: Abs wrapped, no sag N: Neutral hips, parallel stance G: Glute lifts working leg Bend knees slightly, keep leg low, stable pelvis.
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Waterski (Seat Parallel) > BEND (reused)
B: Body near barre E: Elevate heels, bend knees N: Needs diagonal torso D: Drive working leg behind if single-leg Keep seat tucked, shoulders down, abs tight.
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Half Moon (Seat Parallel)** > FISH
F: Forward fold start I: In parallel stance S: Slide leg behind low H: Hips square Fingertips on floor, minimal leg height, belly in, shoulders relaxed.
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Tabletop (Parallel) > QUAD
Q: Quadruped posture U: Unarch spine (belly up) A: Abs in D: Drive from glute Hips parallel, working leg extends or bends behind, small pulses, minimal arch.
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Sphinx (Seat Parallel)** > SLAB
S: Stomach down, forearms placed L: Legs parallel, kneecaps lifted A: Abs drawn up, no arch B: Back lengthened Keep tailbone tucked lightly, no hyperextension, press top of feet.
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ABS – Common Points > WAR
W: Wrap core (TvA) A: Avoid neck tension R: Regulate low back (neutral or pressed) Watch for coning, keep shoulders relaxed, maintain safe alignment.
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Abs 1 > BACK
B: Back on mat A: Angle legs up C: Core wrap K: Keep neck/shoulders soft Variations: straight, diamond, or tabletop legs. Low back stable or pressed.
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Abs 2 > SEAT
S: Sit near front E: Engage c-curve A: Arms can hold thighs or extend T: Tame shoulders Sacrum rounds, abs in/up, minimal neck tension, ball behind low back if needed.
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Abs 3 > LIFT
L: Lie supine I: Inhale/exhale to crunch F: Focus abs not neck T: Table/straight legs Shoulders off floor, stable low back, watch coning.
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Backdancing > LIFT (reused)
L: Lie on back I: In line (feet under knees) F: Form diagonal by lifting hips T: Tuck abs downward Gentle glute squeeze, avoid over-arch, keep knees stacked over ankles.

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