2006-11-27 19:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Everyone has a different body, so time varies from person to person. I have been dancing for years and there are various techniques you can do everyday to help you get your splits. When ever you get out of the shower or bath, stretch for about 7-10 minutes. Also, whenever you are watching TV and a commercial break comes on, go into your split and just hold it until the show you were watching comes back on. It might hurt a little, but if you stretch alot, you will not feel the pain and you will be so concentrated on the TV that you will just fall into your split!!
Hope this helps!! Good luck!
2006-11-27 19:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Learning" to do the splits requires no more than stretching the requisite tendons and muscles to the required length necessary to perform the maneuver. Some people are just more naturally flexible than others. I believe that ANYONE who really works at it can learn to do the splits. However, before you try to get into a split, be sure you have stretched your legs.
Try a pike stretch 1st; sit on the floor on a pike, legs straight, toes pointed, and try and get your nose as close to your knees as you can. Hold for 30 seconds. Next, flex your feet, keeping the nose as far down as possible. After you have done this, sit in a wide straddle, and attempt to get your elbows on the floor. Hold 30 seconds, then reach your hands as far out as possible, attempting to put your nose on the floor. Again, hold 30 seconds.
Next, place either leg in front, and lunge from your knee; your rear knee is on the floor, your front foot is far in front. Hold 30 seconds, then sit back, straighten the front leg, and try to place your nose on your knees. Then slide as far into the split as you are able. Repeat on the other side. Hold each position 30 seconds.
NEVER bounce while stretching or push yourself past the point of pain. Slow and steady does it.
Many people feel that the body is more flexible after a warm bath, so you may want to try these drills after a warm bath. I advise doing this 2 times daily, morning and evening. If you keep at it, you should see a lot of improvement in your flexibility.
The above information is used with the permission of Lee, a host of the Gymnastics Forum. Please note: this may not be the best advice for you. Always consult a gymnastics professional in your area.
2006-11-28 03:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Stacy Cuccia 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
everyone else gave good advice, but I just want to add that when you go down into your split, take it nice and slowly. and when you are in your split make sure that your legs and hips are straight. you'll go down father that way.
2006-11-28 14:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by dancingham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
splits....hold them for 40 seconds a day and just keep working at it. you should be ther in a couple of weeks if u do this
2006-11-28 11:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by georgeonfridays 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
splits can take forever
you may never get them
i have been dancing for ten years and still dont have mine
my right is close by my left really isnt
there are also other girls in my class that do not have their splits and they have been dancing for about as long as i have and have taken more classes
splits don't have a time period for learning they just happen
2006-11-30 11:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Meredith 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋