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Nurumaiel · 06-11-2003, 04:46 PM

Great idea, Helen! Maybe we can get together our Springle Ring with this. I can just see myself looking at my instructor with a haughty and saying, "I know a dance you've never even heard of before," and then demonstrating. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Well, let's start at a simple leap23. I will try to make this as clear as possible, but will definitely explain further if requested. Just please be specific on what was not clear.

A leap23 is really quite simple, once you get the hang of it. You can start with your left or right foot, but let's just start with our right foot for this teaching. I'll be using different keyboard symbols for this since I haven't got any pictures at hand.

To begin with, extend your right leg out in front of you so your knee is straight, and your toe pointed. From a side view, it would look a little like this: /| , those being your two legs. The next step is to lift your right leg up, in that same position, so it is a few inches above the ground. From there, you leap from your left foot, which is on the ground, to your right foot, which was still suspended in the air. You should now be standing on your right foot (on your toes), and your left foot should be way up behind you.

What I mean by your left foot being way up behind you is this: Stand on your right foot and put your left foot behind you, catching it with your left hand, pulling it towards you so your heel is touching your bottom. Does that make sense?

Now bring your left foot forward and put it down in front of your right leg. As soon as your left foot is on the ground lift your right leg up behind you just a little ways, then put it back down again, lifting up your left leg a little. Your left leg is then free to start another leap23 on the left side.

By the way, you should always be on your toes while doing this step, and your feet should always be turned out, meaning that your right heel should be pointing left, and your left heel right.

EDIT: In my description, I forgot that those learning this were beginners! Helen reminded me of that, so thank you, Helen. For now, I wouldn't concern myself with staying on my toes, keeping my feet turned out, and getting my foot way up to my bottom if I were you. Right now only concern yourself with getting the step right, and those are things that you should concentrate on afterwards. Just do the best you can!

I can explain further if necessary, just let me know. Don't try to go fast all at once! Start slow, and when you feel that you have it speed up a little. You can practice this step to this Reel. Try to keep in time with the music, if you can.

[ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ]

06-11-2003, 04:46 PM	#3
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	Great idea, Helen! Maybe we can get together our Springle Ring with this. I can just see myself looking at my instructor with a haughty and saying, "I know a dance you've never even heard of before," and then demonstrating. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Well, let's start at a simple leap23. I will try to make this as clear as possible, but will definitely explain further if requested. Just please be specific on what was not clear. A leap23 is really quite simple, once you get the hang of it. You can start with your left or right foot, but let's just start with our right foot for this teaching. I'll be using different keyboard symbols for this since I haven't got any pictures at hand. To begin with, extend your right leg out in front of you so your knee is straight, and your toe pointed. From a side view, it would look a little like this: /\| , those being your two legs. The next step is to lift your right leg up, in that same position, so it is a few inches above the ground. From there, you leap from your left foot, which is on the ground, to your right foot, which was still suspended in the air. You should now be standing on your right foot (on your toes), and your left foot should be way up behind you. What I mean by your left foot being way up behind you is this: Stand on your right foot and put your left foot behind you, catching it with your left hand, pulling it towards you so your heel is touching your bottom. Does that make sense? Now bring your left foot forward and put it down in front of your right leg. As soon as your left foot is on the ground lift your right leg up behind you just a little ways, then put it back down again, lifting up your left leg a little. Your left leg is then free to start another leap23 on the left side. By the way, you should always be on your toes while doing this step, and your feet should always be turned out, meaning that your right heel should be pointing left, and your left heel right. EDIT: In my description, I forgot that those learning this were beginners! Helen reminded me of that, so thank you, Helen. For now, I wouldn't concern myself with staying on my toes, keeping my feet turned out, and getting my foot way up to my bottom if I were you. Right now only concern yourself with getting the step right, and those are things that you should concentrate on afterwards. Just do the best you can! I can explain further if necessary, just let me know. Don't try to go fast all at once! Start slow, and when you feel that you have it speed up a little. You can practice this step to this Reel. Try to keep in time with the music, if you can. [ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Nurumaiel ] __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.