23/10/2026
Footwork can look like the easy bit, but there’s a lot going on while you’re pressing that carriage out.
It lines up your feet, ankles, knees and hips, so the rest of class builds on a solid base.
Your core is working the whole time to keep your pelvis steady while your legs move, which is the same control you rely on when you walk, climb stairs or pick something up.
Your legs warm up without any load through your back.
It’s also when your instructor is quietly watching how everyone is moving that day, so they can adjust springs, positions or cues before the class asks more of you.
So next time footwork feels easy, remember it’s doing a lot more than it looks!