Stag Leap Techniques and Tips

The video tutorial introduces the stag leap, a dance move, and breaks down its execution. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform the stag leap, emphasizing the importance of footwork and body positioning. The tutorial includes exercises to practice the move across the floor and offers tips for achieving greater height. The video concludes with a demonstration set to music, reinforcing the techniques discussed.

What is the first step in preparing for a stag leap?

• Step right, then left

• Step left, then right

• Start with a spin

• Jump with both feet

Which leg brushes through first into a front attitude?

• Neither leg

• Both legs

• Right leg

• Left leg

What should the back leg do during the stag leap?

• Stay on the floor

• Bend at the knee

• Push off the floor and extend into a back attitude

• Move forward

What is the sequence for a stag leap across the floor?

• Right-left-right stag leap, left-right-left stag leap

• Left-right-left stag leap, right-left-right stag leap

• Left-right-left jump, right-left-right jump

• Right-left-right jump, left-right-left jump

What is important to remember about your feet when doing leaps?

• Always roll through them: toe, ball, heel

• Keep them together

• Point them downwards

• Keep them flat

What should you do to get more height on your stag leap?

• Push off the feet

• Jump with both feet

• Swing your arms

• Keep your legs straight