-rule #1 in learning to dance as a group, or "corps": Look to your right. If you can see anyone past the person right next to you, you are out of line
-choreographic rond-de-jambe preparation
-Kip said "butt" in class today! Heehee! In other news, buttside seating available due to overrotation
-as Ballet Week approaches, the Santa pants emerge

Serious tips:

(a) in temps-lie:
-let working (coupe'd) leg lead you into plie
-legs should draw together immediately
-step at an angle when moving from en face to croise other side