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From Treva Bedinghaus,
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Slide Foot to the Back

Tendu to Back
Tendu - Back
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Slide the foot slowly to the back, keeping all of your body weight on the other leg. Lift the heel off the floor and point the foot, stretching the leg as far as you can.

  1. Begin in Fifth Position
  2. Slide Foot Forward
  3. Slide Foot to the Side
  4. Slide Foot to the Back
  5. Finish in Fifth Position

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