Basic Jazz Moves
Leap
Leave the ground off the front foot and then the back foot. While in the air, hit a full split with both legs straight. Then land on the front foot and pull the back one through to the ground.
Stag Leap
Same as a regular leap, except for the front leg bent and the back straight.
Axle
A turning jump where the right leg makes a circular movement and then is pulled to passé. The left leg then jumps off the ground and tucks up.
Double Turn
A turn pulling the right foot up into passé and going around twice on releve.
Pas de Chat
A jump where both legs hit passé, just one before the other.
Outside turn V.S. Inside turn
Outside turn= turn toward the leg in passé.
Inside turn= turn the opposite from the leg in passé.
Inside turn= turn the opposite from the leg in passé.