Preparation of the Arms

Before the start of most exercises at the barre and in the center, there will be a standard preparation of the arms.

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The arms are in Low Fifth before starting.

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From there, the arms will breathe out on the first count of the preparation (5),

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return to Low Fifth on the second count of the preparation (6),

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then raise to Middle Fifth on the third count (7),

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and lastly the arms will open to Second on the last count of the preparation (8).