Im envolved with a lot of different types of dance such as ballet, tap, jazz, etc. Im lacking in the area of "technique" such as being able to do switch leaps and axles, etc. Does any one have any helpful tips. Thanks!
2006-07-03 15:51:03 · 10 answers · asked by Cole dog 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Okay, I can do this cool switch leap thing but it's sorta like a
tour jeta, but at the last moment I do the splitz in the air and I hold it for a brief second. It looks really cool, so I guess it's the same idea with a switch leap. First really use your power of plie and get really high, as high as you can, bring a leg forward and switch it back while you bring the other leg forward. While switching legs be sure to jerk it with a lot of energy, so it's sorta like a 'pop'.I hope that helps, and for the axle, again use a lot of power from the floor using plie. spring up. bring one leg up to the knee (leg 1) then bring the other leg (leg 2) to join the first leg. Then bring leg 2 down then leg 1. make sure you get this order right. it goes (1up, 2 up, 2down 1 down) and your doing this axle spinning in the air. hope this helps.
2006-07-03 16:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by leapnjen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PRACTICE! It doesn't come the first time you try. You must train your muscles to respond. Just make sure your placement is correct, because you shouldn't sacrifice form for height or tricks. Then no one wants to watch and are all hoping you stop soon. Without correct placement you look gross and nasty. So good luck! Think to yourself exactly what it looks like and how your muscles would feel if you did the trick. Spend as much time possible watching others do the move. That's how I got multiple pirouettes in my first year of ballet at a very late age. Watching my studio's recital dances with the very advanced students doing cool tricks engraved into my brain the correct way to do them. And the more you watch, the more you believe it is possible. I can't explain that really well. But it also has to come from the inside. You must BELIEVE you can do the jumps and leaps before you're able to fly. Watch people doing the leaps and pay very careful attention.
2006-07-04 20:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by Rabbitonfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming you are taking classes at a dance studio or college, etc. If you are participating in formal training, the best thing to do is ask your instructor. Because they see you on a normal basis, they will be familiar with your strengths and weaknesses and evaluate you accordingly. Not being able to see you makes it very hard to give you anything other than general information and hints. If you really want to hone your technique, you need both general information as well as specifics.
If you aren't taking formal instruction, now would be a great time to start. I am not sure about your age or area, but try looking at community colleges or local dance studios to begin with.
Remember to be patient and more difficult steps require more time and practive. Also remember that everything you do in dance, especially ballet, is preparation for more difficult steps. No matter how mundane it seems to do plies, they are your basis for solid jumps, turns, etc. Good luck!
2006-07-07 04:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing this dances will give you the knowledge of doing this leaps but an experienced teacher will give you the techniques that you're asking. And also your constant practice and passion to do it. Having your own practice will give you the time to explore and stretch your limits. Try it, you'll see your improvement, because sometimes you can give your whole 100% in a class. And your teacher is not focused on you 100% of their time. Hope i helped you.
2006-07-04 03:27:51 · answer #4 · answered by Kath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technique is important but your passion for dance is what comes out in a performance... suggestions.... for switch leap. focus on the back leg coming to the front, the front leg really is down but once you bring that back leg forward it appears that you switched in the air.................for axles.... bend your knees first bend over and once you have your balance strengthen your leg and rise to lift the Axel...... also remember to breathe your move breathe in to lift and breathe out to release your move.... always have a mark to look at (a chair ... a spot on the wall ,it helps with turn es)
2006-07-03 23:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by mykaylador 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you stretch really well before atempting. Make sure to get high up in the air and as you are in the middle of your leap bring your front foot back and push your back foot forward...switch leap
Hope you get it down!
2006-07-03 22:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Leda S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fundementals are the building blocks of fun. Those 1000000 plies I had to do in ballet classes growing up really kick in after a few years.
2006-07-04 04:32:02 · answer #7 · answered by ichliebedichx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All i ahve to say it took me 3 months to ge tit down i worked my a$$ for it what helped me i wnet running a lot to loosing up my legs and i worked out my upper body a lot to i could have center so there would be more lift to switch my legs and i streched a lot. start to strech and hold it for 90 sec. to get your legs use to it. good luck!
2006-07-04 15:32:33 · answer #8 · answered by ♥XxaniXx♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch ... alot
every day
and work on jumping ... getting in the air and the splits work on your legs and back it helps a lot
2006-07-03 23:27:04 · answer #9 · answered by christians2007 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice, research (books, web), tutoring, instruction. just keep trying. you'll get it. you can mae your body do a lot more than you think just work at it. good luck
2006-07-04 00:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by Bee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋