split leap
Dancer's midair divide
A split leap is a dance or gymnastics movement where the performer jumps into the air and extends their legs into a split position—one leg forward, one back—before landing.
It demonstrates flexibility, strength, and control: She nailed the split leap in her floor routine.
Common in ballet, jazz dance, and competitive gymnastics.
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- gymnasticsAthletic discipline of controlled movement
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- center stagePosition of maximum attention
grand jeté · airborne · flexibility · extension · grace · soar · bound · midair · legs · stretch · arabesque · jeté · straddle · height · high kick · floor · dance floor · beam
- Gymnastics Skillsback handspring, front handspring, cartwheel, back walkover, front walkover
- ballet jumpsgrand jete, jete, saute, cabriole, assemble
- Olympic scoringartistic impression, free skate, short program
- jumping abilityhang time, spring, bounce, hops, lift
leg position
split leaptuck jump
Vertical leap, knees raised
legs together · pike jump · cannonball · ball position · straddle jump
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