The "Nutcracker" class

Hi everyone,
Tuesday's Stroller Strides class was meant to get us in the holiday spirit with some moves from the Nutcracker Ballet!

Of course, I downloaded some disco versions of the dance of the Sugar Plum fairies as well as the March of the Toy Soldiers to get us in the mood!

Toy Soldier Leg Lift. Start in 1st position with hands on waist. Lift right leg up to waist level and hold for 2 counts then lower, repeat 25 times and switch legs. For the last set alternate leg lifts.
Cardio boost- Grand jetees- somewhat like bounding, but a more graceful leap for 2 minutes.
Arabesque- lift one arm out to side and the other arm up, lift leg out to back in a hip extension. Do 25 repetitions on each leg.
Cardio boost- delicate side shuffle- like a ballerina prancing!
Curtsy/plie squat combination - alternate between curtsy lunges and a plie squat, starting with one side first, do 20 repetitions and switch sides.

Marionette abs- like a puppet whose strings are being pulled. lift right knee to meet right elbow0 this exercise work your thighs and obliques. Do 20 repetitions, switch sides and for the last side alternate sides.

Enjoy!