Open to all levels of experience, this class covers the fundamentals of classical ballet, tailored for the contemporary mover and thinker, including the application of correct body alignment to one's unique anatomy in preparation for movement across the floor. It starts with 25 minutes of floor barre lying on a yoga mat, to warm up, stretch, engage, and strengthen the core, while mindful of one's breathing. Emphasis is placed on movement execution (not static positions) through the effective use of our feet on the ground, elongation of the spine, proper hip rotation to leg extension, the placement and transfer of our body weight, and the meaningful use of the head, shoulders, and arms. As class progresses, students are encouraged to move across the floor intelligently with musical sensibility and expressiveness, in other words, DANCE!