Dance question- leg hold turn?

Question

how can i do a leg hold turn like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzmIMLZ1t5E&NR=1

any tips on the right way to catch my leg and how i can keep my balance?

thanks sooo much =)

Answer 1

Well, first of, you have to have the flexibility and strength to hold your leg up that high and to keep it there.

If your leg is not there yet then you will fall over from not the right balance.

To catch your leg, make sure that you grab it a little below the ankle and at the calf so it can be secure in two places.

and for the rest, make sure your turning like a regular turn, with abs in, and standing tall.

That's how I got my turn down.

I hope that heped.

I'm not the best at explaining these things.

Good luck!

Answer 2

grab your calf and stay strong!

Answer 3

Make sure you have the flexibility and strength to get it up there and use the same turnout that you use to do a pirouette only in a hop with you leg bent!

Answer 4

You have to be strong enough to keep turning. Mainly your core muscles need to be strengthened (do crunches/situps and any other abdominal excersizes). Also flexibility is key, if you cant catch your leg as high as hers than its going to keep you off balance. You need to then just practice turns. If you have a piruette down, you should know that the foot on the floor must push to the ground to keep you stable as your head extends to the sky. Be sure to spot like any other turn and just practice practice practice. Good luck! It's really hard, but with practice && dedication i'm sure you'll get it. :D