Elevate Dance Technique Manual

DANCE TECHNIQUE education manual

BALLET - JAZZ - TAP - ACRO 2023-2024SEASON

ELEVATE DANCE ACADEMY

JAZZ TECHNIQUE

EDUCATION MANUAL

JAZZ FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

At Elevate, we always put the students growth and learning first.

Each class is important and should be treated as such. Before walking into the studio remind yourself that you are a role model to your students, and they look to you for dance education, learning and empowerment.

A Great Elevate Jazz Teacher is always-Wanting to Teach and Be There

2 Educated on the Subject Matter Well

1. Kind to the Students and Fellow Faculty Members

3 Organized, Prepared and Setting Goals

4 Approachable and Accepting

5 Logical and Organized in Presenting Material

6. Studying and Staying Current

7 Motivating and Stimulating Learning

8. Using Their Critical Eye but Constructive Approach

9 Pacing Their Classes Between Talking and Action

10 An Endless Source of Information and Encouragement

12

11. Inspired and Inspiring

Instructors are expected be prompt and prepared to classes and conduct themselves in a professional manner inside of the dance classroom as well as in the hallways of the dance studio.

In the classroom, all dance teachers and choreographers are required to refrain from using inappropriate language, music, attire, costuming, etc

At events, instructors are expected to be professional with each other, dancers, their families and the general public Dance teachers and choreographers are expected to empower and encourage each student, not just teach skills

PRIMARY LEVELS

3/4 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 3/4 YR Combo Class is often a dancer’s first introductory class to Ballet and Tap dance forms

At this age, they are still learning where their toes, heels, heads, etc This is a fun, exploratory level

Primary Level Skills

Classroom Rules & Procedures

How to Wait Your Turn

Lines & Formations

Musicality

Difference in Music (Loud or Quiet, Fast or Slow)

Pointing and flexing toes

Marching

Clapping

Jumping

Hop (on one foot)

Step Clap

Chassè

Passè

Step R touch L

5/6 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 5/6 YR Combo Class is one level up from our 3/4 combo However, this is still an introductory class for many dancers starting at a later age This class is still fun and fast-paced because it’s paired with Ballet and Jazz

Primary Level Skills

3/4 Combo List

Skip

Hop, leap, Jump

Pivot turn

Paddle turn

Paddle Slide

Tuck Jump from 2 feet

Jazz square

Step ball change

Flick kick

Lindy Step

Chaine turn

Jazz walk

JAZZ LEVELS 1-4

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

JAZZ 1

This class is designed for beginner jazz dancers 79yrs of age This could be their first class so the first few weeks-first month of classes should be a refresher course After the refresher, dancers can dive into more complicated steps and skills

Beginner Level Skills

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Isolations (head, shoulders, ribs, hips)

Splits (right, left, middle)

Three step turn

Flick kick ball change

Step Battements- Walking battements

Chainè turn

Pique turn

Pirouette preps

Basic single pirouettes

Tuck jump sautè

Chase step leap

“X” jump

Passè jumps

Fan Kick

Beginner Leg Extension/Hold

JAZZ 2

This is where is starts to get really fun with our 79yr old dancers They have taken jazz 1, and they are really understanding body patterns, musicality and dance terminology they’ve learned so far

Beginner/Intermediate Skills

Everything covered in jazz 1

Various rythmic patterns and level changes

Triplets

Jazz Rond de Jambe

Walking Developpè kick

Hitch Kick (front, side, back)

Double pirouettes

Soutenu turns

Compass turn

Barrel turn

Tour de Basque

Turing Axel

Grande Jetè

Double stag jump

Tilt kicks

Illusion

JAZZ 3

These classes are for our dancers 10-12yrs old. All of the basics should be covered, but since the dancers are older and can retain more we try to fit a lot into this season of jazz.

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Everything covered in jazz 1-2 level classes

Contractions

Triple pirouettes

6- step preps

Pencil turns

Isolated turns

Inside turns

Pirouette turns with extensions

Pirouette turns holding extensions

Introduction to fouettés turns

Basic fouetté variations

Balance battements (flat footed/relevè)

Layout

Leg Hold Turns

Battement with a hinge Grande Jetè variations (reverse, bent back leg, chainè prep, etc )

Russian-Side leaps

Leap turn

Butterfly Leap

Calypso

C-Jump

Firebird

Advanced Leg Extensions/Holds

Reverse Illusion

During jazz 3, students will gain the skill of connecting steps with faster-paced music during the learning process. This advanced training goes beyond the fundamentals, challenging dancers to refine their technique, explore intricate choreography, and embody a heightened sense of expressiveness

JAZZ 4

At the time of this publication, jazz 4 is our most-advanced jazz class in the schedule The students in this class are dedicated to their craft and technique They should know everything covered in Primary-Level 3

Jazz 1-3 skills

Advanced Across the Floor Combinations

Pirouette (4-6 rotations)

Pirouettes with variations of arms and leg placement

Inside-Outside progressive turns

Isolated turns

Fouetté turns

Turning spot fouetté / a la secondé turns

Reverse spot fouetté / a la secondé turns

Inside fan kicks

Toe Rise/Stand

Hitch Kick Layout

Double Fan kicks

Double Leg Hold Turns

Switch leaps

Switch leaps to the straddle postion

Switch Tilt Jump

Flying disks

540 Leap

Advanced Leg Extensions/Holds

In this highest level, students undergo training that encompasses a diverse range of dance styles and techniques Mastery of intricate choreography, advanced movements, and the ability to convey profound emotion through dance is emphasized. Students at this level demonstrate exceptional technique, flexibility, and artistry.

JAZZ TERMS STUDENTS WILL KNOW

All jazz classes at Elevate Dance Academy teach dancers terminology starting in the combo classes. Dance terminology is important as it serves as a universal language within the dance community, enabling dancers and choreographers to communicate effectively and precisely about movement sequences, techniques, and artistic expressions Students will learn and need to have a firm understanding of the following terms:

Arch

Ball Change

Body roll

Boogie Chassè

En Dedans

En Dehors

Extension

Flat back

Fick

Floor roll

Forced Arch

Hinge

Hyperextension

Isolation

Jazz run

Jazz split

Jazz walk

Knee spin

Improvisation

Inside/Outside

Lindy

Lunge

Needle/6 o ` clock

Pas de Bouree

Penchè

Step

Skip Spiral Split

Stag

Stage Right

Stage Left

Straddle

Switch

Table Top

Tendu

Tour

Triplet

“Z” postion

ELEVATE

DANCE ACADEMY

BALLET TECHNIQUE

EDUCATION

MANUAL

BALLET FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

At Elevate, we always put the students growth and learning first.

Each class is important and should be treated as such. Before walking into the studio remind yourself that you are a role model to your students, and they look to you for dance education, learning and empowerment.

A Great Elevate Ballet Teacher is always-Wanting to Teach and Be There 1. Kind to the Students and Fellow Faculty Members

2 Educated on the Subject Matter Well

3 Organized, Prepared and Setting Goals

Instructors are expected be prompt and prepared to classes and conduct themselves in a professional manner inside of the dance classroom as well as in the hallways of the dance studio.

In the classroom, all dance teachers and choreographers are required to refrain from using inappropriate language, music, attire, costuming, etc

At events, instructors are expected to be professional with each other, dancers, their families and the general public Dance teachers and choreographers are expected to empower and encourage each student, not just teach skills

PRIMARY LEVELS

3/4 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 3/4 YR Combo Class is often a dancer’s first introductory class to Ballet and Tap dance forms

At this age, they are still learning where their toes, heels, heads, etc This is a fun, exploratory level

Primary Level Skills

Classroom Rules & Procedures

How to Wait Your Turn

Lines & Formations

Musicality

Difference in Music (Loud or Quiet, Fast or Slow)

Pointing and flexing toes

Demi Pliè

Relevè

Port de bras

Passè

Tandu

Ballet Walk

Skip

5/6 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 5/6 YR Combo Class is one level up from our 3/4 combo However, this is still an introductory class for many dancers starting at a later age This class is still fun and fast-paced because it’s paired with Ballet and Jazz

Primary Level Skills

3/4 Combo List

Demi Pliè in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

Tendu front and side

Rond de jambe

Balance

Grand battement front

Arabesque

Saute in 1st and 2nd

Spotting

Bourrèe

Chassè

Reverence (curtsey)

BALLET LEVELS 1-4

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

BALLET 1

This class is designed for beginner ballet dancers 7-9yrs of age. This could be their first class so the first few weeks-first month of classes should be a refresher course. After the refresher, dancers can dive into more complicated steps and skills.

Beginner Level Skills

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Introduction to the barre

Simple barre exercises

Demi pliè in all postions

Degagè

Grand Battement en croix

Tendu en croix

Sauté Changement

Chainè turns

Ballet Pirouette Preps

Single Ballet Pirouette

Tombè

Pas de bourèe

Glissade

Pas de chat

Grand jete

BALLET 2

This is where is starts to get really fun with our 79yr old dancers. They have taken ballet 1, and they are really understanding body patterns, musicality and dance terminology they’ve learned so far.

Beginner/Intermediate Skills

Everything covered in ballet 1

Various rhythmic patterns and level changes

Longer barre exercises

Positions of the head and body

Fondu

Développé front and side

Echappé Sauté

Chassé sauté in 1st arabesque

Piqué Passé

Jeté sauté combinations

Détourné

En cloche

Assemblé

Sissonne

Grand jeté entournant

Double Ballet Pirouettes

Waltz

BALLET 3

These classes are for our dancers 10-12yrs old All of the basics should be covered, but since the dancers are older and can retain more we try to fit a lot into this season of Ballet

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Everything covered in ballet 1-2 level classes

Promenade

Frappé

Grand jeté en avant

Pas de bourrée- devant, derrière, desous, desus

Battement balancoire

Echappè battu

Fouette en l air

Royale

Sissone fermé flic-flac

Grand rond de jambe en l ` air

Entrechat quatre Failli

Fouetté sauté

Pas de basque

Soutenu en tournant

Tour en l ` air ( 1/4, 1/2, full)

Double and or triple ballet pirouettes

Inside ballet pirouettes

BALLET 4

At the time of this publication, ballet 4 is our most-advanced ballet class in the schedule The students in this class are dedicated to their craft and technique They should know everything covered in Primary-Level 3

Ballet 1-3 skills

Multiple pirouette's

Pirouettes with variations of arms and leg placement

Battement serré

Penché

Brisé

Ballonné

Ballotté

Cabriolé

Fouetté sauté en face- battu

Grand Assemblé

Grand échappé sauté

Grand fouette sauté

Grand jeté avec développé

Grand pas de chat

Jeté- devant, derrière, an arrierre, dessus, dessous, battu

Pas de basque- an avanet, em arrierre

Temps de cuisse

Pique en tournant en dehors

Pirouettes from 4th and 5th

Grand pirouettes en attitude derrière

Fouettés rond de jambe en tournant

Grand pirouettes sautilees

Coupe jeté en tournant

BALLET TERMS STUDENTS WILL KNOW

Erect

Raised

Lowered

Turned

Inclined

Plier- to bend

Glisser- to guide

Soutér- to jump

Elancer- to dart

Relever- to rise

Etendre- to stretch

Tourner- to turn

Premier- first position

A la seconde- second position

Troisieme- third position

Quatrieme- fourth position

Cinquieme- fifth position

Croisé devant - crossed in front

Quatrieme devant- the fourth front

Ecarté- Wide apart, separated

Effacé- Shaded

A la seconde- to the second position

Epaulé- shouldered

Quatrieme derrière- to the fourth back

Croisé derrière- crossed in back

ELEVATE DANCE ACADEMY

TAP TECHNIQUE

EDUCATION MANUAL

TAP FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

At Elevate, we always put the students growth and learning first.

Each class is important and should be treated as such. Before walking into the studio remind yourself that you are a role model to your students, and they look to you for dance education, learning and empowerment.

A Great Elevate Tap Teacher is always-Wanting to Teach and Be There

2 Educated on the Subject Matter Well

1. Kind to the Students and Fellow Faculty Members

3 Organized, Prepared and Setting Goals

4 Approachable and Accepting

5 Logical and Organized in Presenting Material

6. Studying and Staying Current

7 Motivating and Stimulating Learning

8. Using Their Critical Eye but Constructive Approach

9 Pacing Their Classes Between Talking and Action

10 An Endless Source of Information and Encouragement

12

11. Inspired and Inspiring

Instructors are expected be prompt and prepared to classes and conduct themselves in a professional manner inside of the dance classroom as well as in the hallways of the dance studio.

In the classroom, all dance teachers and choreographers are required to refrain from using inappropriate language, music, attire, costuming, etc

At events, instructors are expected to be professional with each other, dancers, their families and the general public Dance teachers and choreographers are expected to empower and encourage each student, not just teach skills

PRIMARY LEVELS

3/4 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 3/4 YR Combo Class is often a dancer’s first introductory class to Ballet and Tap dance forms

At this age, they are still learning where their toes, heels, heads, etc This is a fun, exploratory level

Primary Level Skills

Classroom Rules & Procedures

How to Wait Your Turn

Lines & Formations

Musicality

Difference in Music (Loud or Quiet, Fast or Slow)

Marching

Clapping

Jumping

Hop (on one foot)

Heel Dig

Toe Tap

Heel Drop

Step Clap

Beginning Shuffle

5/6 YR COMBO CLASS

Our 5/6 YR Combo Class is one level up from our 3/4 combo However, this is still an introductory class for many dancers starting at a later age This class is still fun and fast-paced because it’s paired with Ballet and Jazz

Primary Level Skills

3/4 Combo List

More advanced tempos

Shuffles (right and left)

Ball Drop

Shuffle Hop Step

Shuffle Ball Change

Spank

Stomp

Brush (any direction)

Heel stand

Flap

Cramp Roll (single)

MINI TAP LEVELS 1-3

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

MINI TAP 1

This class is designed for beginner tap dancers 79yrs of age. This could be their first class so the first few weeks-first month of classes should be a refresher course. After the refresher, dancers can dive into more complicated steps and skills.

Beginner Level Skills

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Spank step

Buck & Catch

Slap

Alternating Shuffles

Buffalo

Brush Hop Step

Maxie Ford

Shirley Temple

Train Step

Flap Heel Drop

Paradiddle

Suzie-Q

Irish

Drawbacks

MINI TAP 2-3

This is where is starts to get really fun with our 79yr old dancers. They have taken Mini Tap 1 and they are really understanding music theory, rhythm, and the tap steps they’ve learned so far.

Beginner/Intermediate Skills

Everything covered in ballet 1

Various rhythmic patterns and level changes

Back Essence

Military Time Step (single)

Heel Click

Buffalo

Cross Over to Broadway

Waltz Clog (single)

Shuffle Hop Step Turn

Flap Ball Change Turn

Bell Kick

Sugar Foot

Kimbo

Scissor Step

Cork Screw

Riff

JUNIOR TAP LEVELS 1-2

These classes are for our dancers 10-12yrs old Junior Level 1 is introductory All of the basics should be covered, but since the dancers are older and can retain more we try to fit a lot into this season of tap

Junior Level 1 skills

Everything covered in the 3-6yr combo classes

Spank Step

Buck & Catch

Slap

Alternating Shuffles

Buffalo

Brush Hop Step

Maxie Ford

Shireley Temple

Train Step

Flap Heel Drop

Paradiddle

Suzie-Q

Irish Drawbacks

Junior Tap 2 is our intermediate level tap class for dancers ages 10-12yrs old.

Beginnger/Intermediate skills

Everything covered in Mini Tap 1

Back Essence

Military time step (single)

Heel Click

Buffalo

Cross Over to Broadway

Waltz Clog (single)

Shuffle Hop Step Turn

Flap Ball Change Turn

Bell Kick

Sugar Foot

Kimbo

Scissor Step

Cork Screw

Riff

SENIOR TAP LEVELS 1-2

JUNIOR TAP LEVEL 3

At the time of this publication, Junior Tap 3 is our mostadvanced tap class in the schedule The students in this class are dedicated to their craft and technique They should know everything covered in Primary-Level 3 In addition to these, the dancers in this class really begin to take off and craft their tap style

Junior Level 3 skills

Multiple pirouette's

ALterning Shuffle steps (running)

Shim Sham

Soft Shoe Time Step

Standard Time Step (double, triple)

Pullbacks (two feet)

Waltz Clog (double)

Paradiddle (double and triple)

Barrel Roll Turns

Toe Stand

Over the Top

Rolling Shuffles

Bombershay

Drum Slap

Traveling Time Step

Buck Time Step Half Break (1-4)

Buffalo (double, triple)

Paradiddle (family)

Cincinnati

Buck Time Step (single, double, triple, quadruple)

Shave and a Hair cut

Standard Time step (1-4)

Virginia Essence

Wings

Wing Time Steps

This class is for dancers 13-18yrs old These are our beginner and intermediate tap levels for our older dancers diving into tap at a later age. Skill requirements are the same as Junior Tap levels 1-2.

MUSIC THEORY

All tap classes at Elevate must teache Music Theory. In todays world there is such a discounnect between students and their music knowledge and educatio We want to bridge that gap. Each EDA student should have a firm understanding of the following.

Acapella

Accellerando

Accent

Double time

Down Beat

Interlude

Intro

Off Beat

On Beat

Ritard

Rythem

Segue

Stop Time

Syncopation

Tacit

Tag Tempo

Adagio

Andante

Allegretto

Allegro

Presto

Timing

Phrasing

Shading Verse

Chorus Bridge

Crescendo

Decrescendo

Melody

Harmony Composition

ELEVATE DANCE ACADEMY

ACRO TECHNIQUE

EDUCATION MANUAL

TINY ACRO

2-5YR CLASS

Flexibility

Butterfly demonstration

Rock and roll demonstration

Pre-forward bend demonstration

Cobra demonstration

Butterfly stretch demonstration

Pre-forward bend (6 inches)

Square hip exercise (right)

Square hip exercise (left)

Straddle stretch demonstration

Articulated cobra demonstration

Strength

Plank demonstration

Superman demonstration

Table top demonstration

Wall sit demonstration

Tuck jumps (3 in a row)

Frog jumps (3 in a row)

Crab walk (5 feet)

Plank demonstration

Superman hold for 10 seconds

Table top hold for 10 seconds

V sit demonstration

Wall sit, hold for 10 seconds

Handstand facing wall demonstration (pike)

Hops right foot and left foot (3 in a row)

Frog jumps (5 in a row)

Balancing Skills

Right foot retiré demonstration

Left foot retiré demonstration

Rise on demi pointe demonstration

Right foot retiré, hold for 5 seconds

Left foot retiré, hold for 5 seconds

Rise on demi pointe, hold for 5 secondS

FLimbering Skills

Ball pose

Pike

Tuck

Straddle

Stretch and flex feet

Baby bridge

Tendu devant starting position, arms forward (right and left)

Tendu to second ending position, arms in L position (right and left)

Jazz second starting position (arms forward)

Tumbling Skills

Hollow position (arms down)

Gallops (side)

Gallops (front)

Pre-cartwheel (right or left)

Somersault

Hollow position (arms up)

Log rolls

L handstand (right and left)

Step hop in retiré, continuous

Rock and roll, from standing, to standing (tuck)

Pre-cartwheel (right and left)

Forward pike roll (ends in pike)

BEGINNER ACRO

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

Flexibility

Pre-splits right (6 inches)

Pre-splits left (6 inches)

Pre-splits centre (6 inches)

Pre-toes to head (6 inches)

Pre-forward bend (4 inches)

Strength

Plank, hold for 30 seconds

Superman, hold for 30 seconds

Table top, hold for 30 seconds

V sit, hold for 30 seconds

Upper body lifts (20 consecutive)

Hold Bridge for 20 seconds

Wall sit, hold for 30 seconds

Handstand facing the wall, hold for 20 seconds (pike)

Balancing Skills

Quarter scorpion, hold for 5 seconds (right and left)

Headstand (tuck), hold for 10 seconds

Seated double leg hold for 10 seconds

Limbering Skills

Articulated stretch and flex feet

Walk down the wall to 1/2 bridge and walk up the wall to standing

Kneeling 1/2 bridge

Inside out table top (right and left)

Bridge retiré (right and left)

Bridge waving (right and left)

Down to bridge

Walk down the wall to bridge and up the wall to standing

Bridge with transfer of weight

Bridge with kick and jump (right and left)

Inside out bridge

Bridge walking

Bridge and kick over with a stack (right or left) Bridge retiré développé (right and left)

Tumbling Skills

Forward roll

2 consecutive straddle rolls

Rock and roll from standing to standing (candle)

Cartwheel (right or left)

Pre-handstand (right and left)

Straight handstand (right or left)

Backward roll

Cartwheel from one knee (right or left)

Straight handstand (right and left)

INTERMEDIATE ACRO

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

Flexibility

Pre-splits right (4 inches)

Pre-splits left (4 inches)

Pre-splits centre (4 inches)

Pre-toes to head (4 inches)

Pre-forward bend (2 inches)

Shoulder stretch (touching)

Strength

Adjudicator's choice plank, hold for 50 seconds

Superman, hold for 50 seconds

Table top, hold for 50 seconds

V sit, hold for 50 seconds

Upper body lifts (30 consecutive)

Bridge, hold for 30 seconds

Handstand facing the wall (straight), hold for 30 seconds

Handstand shoulder shrugs, facing the wall (10 consecutive)

Balancing Skills

Half scorpion, hold for 5 seconds (right or left)

Headstand (tuck), hold for 15 seconds

Headstand (press to straddle), hold for 5 seconds

Chest stand (legs straight/together), hold for 5 seconds

Headstand (press straddle to straight), hold for 10 seconds

Forearm stand (Legs optional), hold for 5 seconds

Limbering Skills

Bridge recover

Bridge and kick over (right or left)

Bridge prances (retiré)

Bridge with straight legs

Handstand to chest roll

Handstand to bridge (right and left)

16 count bridge recover

Bridge and kick over (right and left)

Bridge prances (straight)

Bridge to forearms

Front limber (right and left)

Arabian handstand to forward roll (straddle)

Tumbling Skills

Handstand to forward roll

One hand, close hand cartwheel (right and left)

Dive forward roll

Chassé step hop retiré cartwheel (right and left)

One hand, far hand cartwheel (right and left)

Chassé step hop retiré pop cartwheel (right and left)

Hurdle cartwheel rebound (right and left)

Donkey kicks (5 continuous)

ADVANCED ACRO

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

Flexibility

Pre-splits right (2 inches)

Pre-splits left (2 inches)

Pre-splits centre (2 inches)

Pre-toes to head (2 inches)

Full Forward Bend

Shoulder stretch (grasp)

Strength

Superman, hold for 1 minute

V sit, hold for 1 minute

V snaps (10 consecutive)

Upper body lifts (40 consecutive)

Push up (3 consecutive)

Bridge, hold for 1 minute

Handstand facing the wall (straight), hold for 1 minute

Handstand shoulder shrugs, facing the wall (20 consecutive)

Handstand shoulder touches, facing the wall (20 consecutive)

Balancing Skills

Headstand, show 3 leg positions, hold for 10 seconds each

Chest stand (legs straight/together), hold for 10 seconds

Forearm stand (leg position optional), hold for 10 seconds

One arm shoulder stand (leg positional optional), hold for 5 seconds

Half scorpion, hold for 15 seconds (right and left)

Leg hold, hold for 10 seconds (right or left)

Limbering Skills

Bridge recover (3 in a row)

Rocking bridges

Bridge to chest roll

Fish flop

Arabian handstand to forward roll (pike)

Tick tock (right or left)

Moon walkover from two knees (right or left)

Arabian limber (straddle)

Back Arabian limber

Tumbling Skills

Flying cartwheel (right and left)

Front walkover (right or left)

Back walkover (right or left)

Hurdle roundoff (right or left)

Back roll extension

Side aerial, optional entrance (right or left)

Front walkover (right and left)

Back walkover (right and left)

Hurdle roundoff (right and left)

PRE-PRO ACRO

These guidelines apply to all employees of Elevate Dance Academy

Flexibility

Full splits right

Full splits left

Full splits centre

Toes to head

Strength

Handstand shoulder touches, facing the wall (20 consecutive)

Handstand shoulder shrugs, facing the wall (25 consecutive)

V snaps (20 consecutive)

Upper body lifts with height (20 consecutive)

Push ups (10 consecutive)

Crocodile, hold for 10 seconds

Straddle press, hold for 10 seconds

Balancing Skills

Chest stand, show 3 positions, hold 5 seconds each

Leg hold, hold for 20 seconds (right and left)

Half scorpion, hold for 20 seconds (right and left)

Handstand walking, 20 feet

Headstand press to handstand (step out)

Handstand (leg position optional), hold for 5 seconds

Forearm stand, show 2 leg positions, hold 10 seconds each

One arm shoulder stand, 2 leg positions, hold 10 seconds each

Limbering Skills

Chest roll to bridge

Arabian limber (pike)

Tick tock (3 in a row) (right and left)

Back walkover to chest roll (right and left)

Arabian front walkover from knees (straddle) (right or left)

Scorpion (right or left)

Reverse illusion (right and left)

Valdez (right and left)

Continuous chest rolls (3) to standing - Option A

Tumbling Skills

Front walkover from one knee (right or left)

One hand, opposite hand, front walkover (right and left)

Step hop, side aerial (right or left)

3 continuous round-offs with half turn (right or left)

Standing back handspring (no step out)

Flying front walkover (right and left)

One hand, same hand, front walkover (right and left)

Standing side aerial (right or left)

Roundoff back handspring

Back tuck, optional entrance - Option B