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Hey, I really want to get better at dance. Like, ballet? I can't get my leg high enough and my 5th position stinks. My teacher is getting on our case because most of us can only get to 3rd position. So does anyone know any exercises (tried and true) that me and my friends can do to get our legs higher and get our 5th position good? Oh and only if you know what I'm talking about or are/have been a dancer. Thanks so much!
Hi,
I'm not a dancer but I do do karate and for that, we have to do some very high kicks. We have this one stretch that works really well and makes your legs really flexible, but it takes a while of doing it. Sorry if this is difficult to understand, I'll explain as clearly as I can -
Lie flat on the ground (on a comfy mat or carpet) with your legs and arms straight out on the ground too. Your legs should be together and your arms at your sides. Raise one of your legs to as high as you possibly can by yourself, and then get a friend to push it back a tiny bit, until it hurts - but not until it kills!! Stop when it starts hurting, and make sure you warm up first to avoid hurting yourself. Hold for ten seconds and then lower your leg down slowly. Repeat with the other leg. Do this every day, morning and night if you're really keen. I've only been doing it a couple of months and I can already kick way higher than before!! My friend, who's been doing it a bit longer, can now get her leg to almost touch her face!!
Hope that helped, and sorry I couldn't give any advice on the pirouettes! Maybe try staring at a certain spot every time you go round and focus on it every time you pass it?
Blessed Be,
Rach xxx
(Rating: 5) Thanks! I'll try that. :)