Jazz Isolation Routine

Isolation exercises should be incorporated into your jazz warm-up routine. Isolations warm up specific body parts as well as improve coordination. By practicing isolating certain parts of the body, you will learn how to move different parts of the body at the same time while remaining in control. Isolations require both control and flexibility. Try to practice them every day.

• Stand in second position, feet parallel.
• Bend your knees slightly.
• Place your hands on your hips with arms rounded.
• Without moving your waist, slide your rib cage to the right as far as is comfortable. (Use your hands to feel and move the ribs if necessary.)
• Keep your shoulders still and square to the front.