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How do you put your leg in the air?

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Start by grabbing your heel and pull it in front of your stomach. Slowly bring your leg up (you can bring it forward/upward or pull it to the side).

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Why can I do this and I can split to the side, but can't do it forward and backwards?

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This is probably because your muscles are not used to the feeling of being stretched in that particular area. If you stretch daily for forward splits, going a little farther and holding a bit longer each time, soon you will have the flexibility to do this.

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How do ballet dancers not become dizzy?

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They use a technique called "spotting."

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Can tall people dance ballet?

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Yes, you can do ballet no matter what height or size you are.

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If I can put my leg up while sitting, how come I can't do it while standing?

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Because of your balance. I've tried but I got the hang of it. Try to do step 3 and try again and it will work.

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How do I get my leg to straighten when it's in the air?

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You will need to stretch out the lower part of your hamstrings. Try pikes, front and/or side splits, and lunges.

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How do I do a kick over on a high surface without getting hurt?

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You can start by stretching your legs. Then, move on to doing a kick over a low surface, and then go a little higher, etc.

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What will help me do this if I can't?

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Improving your flexibility. You can get started by reading this article about improving your flexibility on wikiHow.

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How will this help my lyrical and contemporary dances?

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If you are in Lyrical and Contemporary, being flexible really helps a lot. Many of the steps in Lyrical and Contemporary require a certain amount of flexibility.

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Can I do this before I go to sleep?

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Yes, stretching is a good way to relax and get ready for bed.

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Will doing a leg hold help me get my splits?

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Yes, stretching your legs will definitely help you with your splits. You will find it much easier.

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How regularly should I be stretching? Does cold weather affect your flexibility?

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Stretch 10-30 minutes a day for best results. The cold can make your muscles contract, so warm yourself up before stretching.

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Can I do this exercises before I go to sleep?

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Yes, you can do this anytime. It's not a good idea to do more strenuous exercises that raise your heart rate right before bed, but this is just stretching.

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