The Ailey School

The floor-work in this Intermediate class becomes more complex with lengthier exercises that emphasize the drama of the contraction and release and spiral of the back. The use of the legs and arms from the back is emphasized as an extension of the torso, neck and head. In 4th position, a coiling of the body's weight into the center in preparation for standing is developed. Standing work in the center develops the ability to shift the weight and work off center. More complicated traveling combinations incorporate the contraction and release, spiral, jumps and moving fully with weight, power, and dynamic changes.