The Saturday class lines up to practice the one-arm power snatch, a technical move that starts with the dumbbell near your feet and ends with it held aloft like a trophy. This is, of course, part of the choreography for the latest Core class musical, an interpretation of the new film Pathfinder but with dancing and better abs.
Joining the Core class musical troupe is a huge commitment, and one that shouldn’t be entered into lightly. The zealous Core dancers are so intent on realism, it isn’t uncommon for members to get injured (just ask Shari, who was actually stabbed in the back with a real sword during a pivotal fight scene, and Elisha, who almost lost her foot when Steve brought live elephants to class and one was less nimble than we had hoped). It’s no wonder the troupe recently adopted the name, “The Hard Cores.”
But all that pales in comparison to the dangers of this scene: as Core dancers perform the snatch, each member must run the gauntlet and sprint between the rows while Hard Corers hurl dumbbells at them. As you can see, M.J. was quick enough to make it through alive and is catching her breath near the climbing wall. But it’s no wonder Kat (in the right foreground) looks a little tense as she steadies her nerves to take her turn… Bear-Bear and Kelley H.’s power snatches are fierce!
What musical does the Core class remind you of?