Plie Sequence

Cues

Begin in plie, Releve, pulse

Arms skyward

Step open for wider plie, Releve pulses

Arms open wide

Open to third, Releve pulses

Arms forward

Qualities

Ankles together, spread apart each time

Strong elbows and arms

Head held high

Modifications

Keep hands on hips

Shorten stances

Traps, Deltoids, Hamstrings, Quads

Modifications

Do not bend as deep