Sautés for Days
A traveling jump exercise on the strength of sautés and the transitions between them, using plié. It has sautés, jumps and direction changes, going from the back of the room to the front. It is a little cardio and quite challenging.
Every jump asks the same thing. Engage the arms from the lats, so you don't fly away. Keep your eyes to the sky. Come down toe, ball, heel, plié, even on a small sauté, to quiet the landing and protect your muscles and tendons.
Smile, because it helps you jump higher. Do the other side to your heart's content.