Straddle Jumps Dance Tutorial - Split Leaps - Travelling Russians

[MyGoofylove]

I can almost do one, but my right leg is never fully straight. What can I do to fix that?

[fitforafeast]

@MyGoofylove working on your over splits helps

[loubou72]

SIDE LEAPS!!

[fitforafeast]

@loubou72 we have a tutorial for those on our channel too

[glamuorcheerleader]

It is also called a MIDDLE LEAP

[Abbimay123]

Do you have a tutorial for a russian from a chaine?

[DanceLuva1231]

i keep leaning forward but im not sure y ???? thx for the video tho lots of help :-)

[TwistingAcro]

Okay. One more question. lol.

When I do this, right, my first leg looks great, but for some reason the other one is kind of stupid and won't get up with the other. So I kinda look like an upside down L.

[kierstenlovestodance]

I tried and fell and I'm a dancer help!

[xoSpencergurlPllxo]

Omg @2:33 insane over split! Shes so flexible!!

[heartofkarate]

chunkeymonkey246 is is not like a toetouch! This has form and elegance. Also u probably need to have had some dance experience!

[TheCiara546]

you guys look older from you last vid..:)



[traydub25]

can you please do a tutorial on how to do tilts

[NAENAE9798]

you guys r so awesome and pretty...

[iloveacting113]

The beginning of your videos remind me of an education video at school :D

[fitforafeastlovers15]

i can't get it right and awesome moves

[DanceMadForever]

I can't get mine perfect. When I jump I always do a star jump. I can do everything that is in the video. Please help me!

[chunkeymonkey246]

so its like a toe touch?? but just with the whole hop, step step cle-ay??

[seldemme]

i wish this helped me:( its good tho!

[XxXAveryRose]

your strech for splits helped me now i could do the side split :D

[leeleigh1928]

how do u get your leaps to be so soft?

[cutei43]

I defently need to do this!! lol

[CheerDanceLove27]

When we do these in my dance most of us(including me) have one leg higher than the other... Any advice?

[auntybeatricefrmASIA]

how do you get the height

[fitforafeast]

We used to go to premiere dance - now we are at several studios & in some performance groups

[eatsleepdance456]

what studio do you go to?

[gymnasticsstar12345]

you say like,um, like, um, like, um, like that, like um, waay too much. just sayin

[Snowbabytumbler]

are you guys related or seomthing? how do you know each other?

[fitforafeast]

@Snowbabytumbler we have been friends since we were 3

[raras889]

do you guys let any critics or bad comments in your videos? well you should it would help to make better dancers.

[fitforafeast]

@raras889 We do - we just dont allow swearing, spam, perverted comments etc

[omgdancecat]

@fitforafeast help! i cand o th splits but i just can't get my legs up now matter how long i practice!

[QutieMissTrudy]

@fitforafeast that is really good thinking

[raras889]

I think Katrina is trying too hard to look pretty. sloane is just naturally pretty.

[MissMagicPowers]

@raras889 yeah

[NYXrox89]

@raras889 That was somewhat rude! They are both naturally pretty :)

[NYXrox89]

@raras889 They are BOTH naturally pretty! And what is so wrong about trying to look good, gosh! I never leave the house looking natural, I would probably scare people :P

[MegaMusiQ1]

how old are you ?

[fitforafeast]

@MegaMusiQ1 Katrina is 12 & Sloane is 13

[psychtherapist2009]

Can either of you do a front walkover without hands?



[fitforafeast]

@psychtherapist2009 if you mean a front aerial - yes

[raras889]

@fitforafeast can you make a tutorial of front aerials? or have you made it already?

[fitforafeast]

@raras889 we have it on our 'to do' list

[SoAdoreblyClueless]

how come you guys are so flexible? is it because you have been dancing since a very young age, i couldn't dance before because we didn't have the money for it now i'm 14 and i started dancing ballet and some other dances too, but i'm scared i'll never get as good and as flexible as you guys do you think that's still possible?

[fitforafeast]

@SoAdoreblyClueless You get more flexible by stretching - just do more each day

[heyitsdiamond]

Hey can you guys teach all the leaps like the tricky ones you use in competition

[phoebeluvstravis]

i am the same with ann5297 nand i tried what you said but it didnt work what shoul di do???

if you want i might be able to get a video of me!!

[phoebeluvstravis]

@fitforafeast i can do splits and strattle jump but i cant really get the legs straight like you girls or even over but i am really flexible and have done gymnastic for years and years is that bad ?? i know that it is but do you have any advice??

[letitia119]

Your amazing I watch all of your videos

[letitia119]

@fit for a feast thank you



[cvstar411]

what's the difference between this leap and a jete? 

[fitforafeast]

@cvstar411 we have a jete vid up to - this is more like middle splits & jete is more like side splits

[SilverSponge32]

Another thing we do is step jete step jete step travelling russian! It's hard but you guys have the talent to do it!

[eriels96]

can you do dance spins?

[fitforafeast]

@eriels96 we have 3 vids on turns - pirouettes, pumps (a la seconde) and types of dance turns

[videoparty1]

i am a dancer how long did it take you to get this

[Ann5207]

I want to know how can you lift your legs up more? it's so hard for me and every time I tried to do it I look like a heavy elephant :(

[fitforafeast]

@Ann5207 You have to really bend going into it and push up off the floor -

[laurenboren94]

@fitforafeast you know how you said dont be like a titer toterone foot landing wile the other goes up well thats what im doing and ive treid everything but i still look like that :/ how can i stop doing that?

[dancingartist66]

@Ann5207 ugghh i can tottally rrelate

[123hotlife]

do u think they are friends or they just have to do this

[fitforafeast]

@123hotlife we have been friends since we were 3

[fitforafeast]

@MegaWizardz probably katrina - but sloane is very flexible 2

[neopoliandreams]

i love how you both are so graceful, even when just doing this. Your technique is shown thoroughly and it's brilliant. Good Work.

[lulie3009]

@fanaa buhanak I'm Arabic too

[danaabuhanak]

aha i learn in my home but on monday iam going to go to a club in abudhabi

[danaabuhanak]

@fitforafeast i love u fitforafeats can u tell me where u learn gymnastics in a club or home?

[danaabuhanak]

i love u fitforafeats can u tell me where u learn gymnastics in a club or home?

[danaabuhanak]

i love u fit for a feats can u tell me where u learn gymnastics in a club or home?

[fitforafeast]

@danaabuhanak at a club or dance studio

[danaabuhanak]

i love u fit for a feats can u tell me where u learn gymnastics in a club or home???

[fitforafeast]

@danaabuhanak we learned gymnastics @ a club

[dinaemad14]

nice

but how can i jumb high

and stretch my legs

and thanx

you are good

[fitforafeast]

@dinaemad14 practice & it helps if you have your splits

[crazyfordance319]

@fitforafeast would you be able to do a tutorial on a side developpe, and strengthing for it? pleease.

[yikeserrs05]

how do you get so high? i try to push off the ground but i just cant seem to get high! lol , is there anything i can do?

[swimndancechic]

@fitforafeast i cant seem to get my back leg high enough in the air :( any tips? i can almost do my middle split on the ground

[fitforafeast]

@swimndancechic doing splits in the air is harder than on the ground - you have to really bend & push off the floor to get your leg high enough in the air

[swimndancechic]

@fitforafeast i cant seem to get my back leg high enough in the air :( any tips? i can almost do my middle split on the ground

[swimndancechic]

@fitforafeast no matter how hard i try i just can't seem to get my back leg up in the air as high... i could post a video of me trying to do one so u can see what i mean? i don't have my full middle split on the ground but i'm prtttyyy closee

[verb4]

i saw all your how to do a split videos and i can do my right split and i'm working on your left. But i have stretching my straddle splits for 2 years and i still don't have it. I'm actually not even close and it's getting extremely frustrating. Since i can's do a straddle split my side leaps and russians STINK! I feel like i have the flexibility for it my my hips wont let me go any farther! I really need your help! Thank You!!

[xlfutur1]

ummm they are called middle leaps or side leaps.....haha how do ur solos place at competitions?

[lilybee45]

wow this really helped ! i needed to learn this for my dance recital and now i have it down perferctly! thanks!

[danceforever1200]

i find my leg always bends and i dont go that high . i try to push off like really hard .

im nearlly im my splits :P do you have any tips for getting your leg straight and pushing off so you can go higher?

[fitforafeast]

@danceforever1200 really bend going into the jump

[MissBallet1011]

aweomenesss

[CandiceMichelleluv]

@Fitforafeast im to scared that i mite jump and split my legs how exactly do u jump like that?

[caducado1234]

@popx Jetes are much easier

[popx598]

which jump is easier? Jetes or straddle?

[fallinloveromance]

@popx598 it is depending! 4 me, straddle is much much easier..:)

[starlite952]

When my class does travelling Russians, instead of a chassee step jump, we do a pose temps leves then jump! =D But I respect your way

[lilmamaluvin]

Could you please do a cheer tryout dance!:) like with jumps too! That would be amazing!!! And if you already do could you send me the link? Thanks! Love your videooss!!!

[CLautner41197]

thanks the really bending thing worked I can almost do the russian so thanks for your help

[CLautner41197]

I can almost do the splits but I can't get my legs in the air what should I do

[fitforafeast]

@CLautner41197 It is harder to do the splits in the air than on the ground. Just keep practicing-keeping your form and trying to get your legs higher (really bend going into them)

[happiebunny22]

Thanks

[happiebunny22]

What grade are yall going into

[simeon0803]

how do you pop your lig



[dancerfromearth]

LOVE IT x

[dttbby]

make sure you control your landing but you both have a nice extended leap

[ArdenIsKoolLikeDat]

are you filming at your dance studio or do you have a home studio to dance?

[fitforafeast]

@ArdenIsKoolLikeDat This was at our dance studio

[meganm2010able1]

thanxs i didnt even know wha this was but now i do i goig to watch alot more of your videos andd ill pass the word thanxz

[ErikaBallerina1]

you guys might want to work on your landing. its a bit loud, but beautiful form. i have a russian split, but i can only kick my legs up to a 180, or parallel, do you girls have any tips on how i can work on getting my legs up higher? thankyou P.S. how can you do jumps without your hair in a tight bun? that would drive me CRAZY!

[DoubleBubbleBlast]

=)

K-dot & A-dot

[xobreezygurls97]

Amazing! Alright, so I can't do the middle splits at all, but I can put my legs out like a toe touch position. So, is it possible to do this without learning the middle splits like toe touches? Also, I try to really bend down, and devalptate, but I still can't get up. Help??? Oh, and what do you mean by 'using the floor to push off'??

[fitforafeast]

@xobreezygurls97 You can do straddle jumps without having your middle splits - they just wont be as big. Using the floor means really bending & pushing off of the floor to get height

[junebabypielover0000]

i cant really start or end right. i was born with a condition where i cant make a v with my feet so i walk with my feet facing in ward. do u have any tips on how to start and finish with out your feet facing like that?????????? PLZ PLZ PLZZZZZZZZZZZ anwser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love tendai

[fitforafeast]

@junebabypielover0000 Try doing exercises to help with your turn out - we do a few in our pump turns tutorial

[junebabypielover0000]

i cant really start or end right because i was born with a condition with my anckels where i cant make a v with my feet. and my toes touch insted of my heels. are there any other ways to start and end????? please anwser!!!!!!

[hispanicLDS]

you guys are awesome you helped me alot i really needed to learn this thank you! you guys are amazing!!!!

[girlwithbluegloves]

ok in m school dance team we do an X jump (do u kno what tht is?) and my one of my friends said it looked sorta like a straddle jump.......so i guess if ppl need help with these the shud practice X jumps first

[mizzmist]

where do you get shorts like the one in orange sorry i dont know your names LOL

[butterflysenorita]

Yep! I do a Chasse' before i do a travelling russian. (: You guys do really good leaps.

[fitforafeast]

@Kartiah04 Not really - she might mean pointe - but the shoes today make it easier and not as hard on the feet. If you just do a few hours a week - (not 30-40 hours like a pro ballerina) then it isnt bad

[shadyrose44]

how long have u guys been dancing?

[fitforafeast]

@shadyrose44 Since we were 3 - 4

[shadyrose44]

How long have you been dancing?

[ElaH131]

How old are both of yall?

[fitforafeast]

@ElaH131 we are 12 & 13

[enna168]

are you sisters?

[fitforafeast]

@enna168 no - just friends since we were 3

[SomebodyToLoveJB2]

hey, sloane and katrina, i can do this, but i have a problem with the "see-saw" effect...any tips to fix this???

[fitforafeast]

@SomebodyToLoveJB2 Try not going up so high but getting both legs up together

[SomebodyToLoveJB2]

@fitforafeast thank you! wow, its so weird having you actually reply...it must take a lot of time replying to so many people, but yeah, thanks! it helped. :)

[meanprincess123]

r they sisters??

[fitforafeast]

@meanprincess123 no - just friends

[girlwithbluegloves]

can you girls send me a shirt like kats??? or tell me where i can get one?

embrace your awesomeness:)

[fitforafeast]

@girlwithbluegloves They sell them at ivivva - in Canada (lulu lemon store for girls)

[usnj911]

is the floors "floating floors"

[usnj911]

isnt it annoying that theres a poll in the middle of the room?

[dancergirl04eva]

I can do splits but I still can't get a good leap! What do I do now?

[fitforafeast]

@dancergirl04eva splits in the air are harder because you have to push thru the floor and lift the legs .

[MultiRedhearts]

it looks easy when you guys do it but when i do it im nowhere near it !! hehehe!!!

[selenagfan02]

Cool!!!!!!!

[1LyricMania]

okay this may sound weird but i can do the over-splits but not regular. Advice please!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zoeymypup1]

I am having a lot of trouble with my middle splits: When I lay by the wall and push my legs down and I can get low, but when I try to get into them without the wall, it's hard. Any advice? Thanks! :)

[fitforafeast]

@zoeymypup1 just keep practicing - sounds like you are almost there. Check out our 1st vid on the splits as well for extra tips & stretches

[bibidanceable]

Don't you guys have to wear 'special' clothes? Like everyone wears the same.. I really like your (iviva?) tops though!

[fitforafeast]

@bibidanceable just for ballet or stage performances

[cutieedancerr]

your legs go so high up how do you oversplit??

[fitforafeast]

@cutieedancerr Practice oversplits on the ground to get them in the air

[fitforafeast]

@MsGrace2006 It is harder to do the leaps because you have to lift the legs in the air. On the floor you only need the flexibility to do the middle splits. It takes practice - really bend going into them and push up out of the flooor. Practice in front of a mirror if you can

[xobreezygurls97]

You guys are good! Um, I can't do a straddle split, so can I still do this without learning how to do a straddle?

[cookierocks1000]

wow how do guys get so far up in the air

[fitforafeast]

@cookierocks1000 you really need to bend going in to it and push up from the floor

[RainbowTulip16]

the blondie is such a cutie:) and an amazing jumper!

[Moshi1234561]

im still learning it!

[fitforafeast]

@MsGrace2006 Try practicing over splits and really bend and push up off the floor to get your legs up

[Tieganrox2468]

how did Sloane get so high at 2:25?

[Sparkle153]

omg u gyes are soo cool ..ermm is it too late to start gymnastics if ur 11 plz write bk

<3

[fitforafeast]

@Sparkle153 No -it is not too late to start. Our gym even has adult classes

[Sparkle153]

@fitforafeast thx

xx

[IACO101]

i cant even do my splits anymore i could in september but then i just lost them. If i strech will they come back eventually if i keep working at it?

[fitforafeast]

@IACO101 Yes - you can get them back

[snappie01234]

wow these are really cool. i have to do these in my new solo so i will definatly be using this vid to improve

[dancer16868]

Are any of you hyperextended?

[99justjordan]

Travelling Rusiians a.k.a second jumps.

[Caityluvzgymnasticz]

Great job! Helped me a ton! Where do you get all of ur super cute tank tops?

[fitforafeast]

@Caityluvzgymnasticz They are Ivivva tops (lulu lemon for girls)

[Bluebellbanana]

hey guys i hav a prob with twisting to the side while running straight forwards. help???? thxx

[Bluebellbanana]

hey guys wen im running i hav a problem twisting to the side to the the middle splits. so i end up looking horrible. any tips, please? thx

[ilovefitforafeast]

OMG cool i finaly learned how ! ;)

[fitforafeast]

@3DancerzLives Just practice - you can try doing straddle jumps on a trampoline to help

[shikey9821]

Whenever I do these, my hips twist so it looks funny. Is there any way to stop this? Thanks so much! :)

[fitforafeast]

@shikey9821 Work on form first before you try to get full splits or height. Practice in front of a mirror & work on keeping your hips square to the front

[islandergurl13]

cool =D

[FreshOrangeBlast]

Cool! Thanks so much girls! I say that this dance jump is the most prettiest dance jump I've ever seen and also the split leap! Thanks for showing us how to do them. =)

[preppylittlelady]

you could do a switch leap tutorial!!! I really love your tutorial guys, theyre the best:)

[SuperSidewalkChalk]

what is the easiest thing that you can recomend for someone just starting off?

[fitforafeast]

@SuperSidewalkChalk Don't worry about getting full splits or lots of height - concentrate on getting both legs up and keeping your legs stretched & feet pointed

[fitforafeast]

@snowcutienews Usually at a dance studio that is a competitive studio

[fitforafeast]

@caitlinbooth121 Katrina just turned 12 & Sloane just turned 13

[ringuette4ever]

YAYY, that's exactly what i needed tanks alot gurls ♥

-janelleee :)

[arminedancer456]

can it also work if u have really good second position turn out? not that i dont know how to do the splits i do. im just wondering cause im having problems sumtimes