Any tips on how i can learn to do a dance jump like this?

Question

I have been dancing for 10 years doing ballet and jazz so i have strong technique but i want to know if any of you have tips on jumping like this. I have tried but i can never get it right. thanks so much just any tips that will help me get in the air and get the proper form! thanks!!!

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Answer 1

well, first of all you need to get your leap straight. (practice your splits!!) once you have that take a chair to extend your splits so you do a split beyond 180 degrees. once you have that work on your scorpion and just leg swings like swinging your leg back arching towards your head. once you have it down add a jump to it and just practice practice practice.

Answer 2

This is a montage of Rhythmic Gymnastics split leaps, including the one you asked about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u0bxiMHx...

Stretch oversplits and practice on carpet I'd say.

Answer 3

lots and lots of practice.and strong core muscles.

good luck!