How to Do a Dance Layout
A dance layout is a beautiful move when executed well. This movement performed by experienced dancers involves extending one leg high into the air while arching your back. A layout creates exceptional lines.
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Instructions
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Stretch out well before beginning the move. Sit in a pike and reach your chest forward trying to lay your chest down on your legs. Keep your legs straight. Stretch in a straddle also using the same technique.
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Do a backbend to stretch out your back. You can also lie on your stomach, grab your heels and arch up creating a boat shape to stretch your back.
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Kick one leg high up into the air straight in front of you. Keep the raised leg straight throughout the move.
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Release your back when your leg reaches its highest point. Arch back as far as possible and drop your head. Bend your supporting leg during the layout.
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Finish the layout by bringing the legs together or end in a tuck position on the floor.
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Create an interesting combination by adding a layout to a turn combination. Perform a double or triple pirouette. Extend the leg from passe to a layout by bringing the leg through developpe. You can do any turn sequence before doing your layout.
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