Ten Easy Tips to Stand like a Ballerina

1. Stand in First Position (heels together, toes apart) with straight knees.

2. Pull in the muscles of your tummy, I like to pretend like my belly button has little arms, and the little arms are reaching backwards towards my lower back.

3. Tighten the muscles of your bottom.

4. Flatten your back so that you are nice and straight.

5. Open your shoulders and press them down. Feels like someone is pulling your shoulders backwards.

6. Hold your arms open and round, like you are carrying a pizza, lifting your elbows and keeping your hands soft.

7. Keep your neck long and lift the chin as if it is resting on a table ledge.

8. Look up and out, like you are trying to peek over something, never down.

9. Breathe in through your nose and relax as you exhale.

10. Check yourself out in the mirror!