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MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

MINI STAR JUMPS

Start in the centre with feet in first parallel and arms by sides.

COUNTS:
1 – 2 Jump feet out into parallel second bringing arms above the head and clapping
at the top;
3 – 4 Jump feet together in first parallel bringing arms down by sides;
5 – 16 REPEAT ABOVE COUNTS TO EXECUTE 7 MORE STAR JUMPS
EXERCISE LENGTH CAN BE EXTENDED TO INCREASE STAMINA & FITNESS

Dancers should demonstrate:

  • Hands clapping together when feet are in second parallel
  • Feet landing in parallel 1st position at the end of each star jump
  • Elevation in saute jumps; working through the feet with articulation

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