fan kick
Sweeping leg arc
A fan kick is a dance move where the leg sweeps outward in a wide arc, tracing a semicircle through the air before returning to the ground.
The motion resembles an opening fan.
Common in jazz, cheerleading, and chorus line routines, fan kicks emphasize flexibility and extension: The Rockettes are famous for their synchronized fan kicks.
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