Can you skate forward and backward, right? Great job!
Now, you may like to ask what's next? I strongly recommend to learn 'Eagle'.
What is ‘Eagle’?
Spread out legs like giant wings and swing it like wave. ‘Eagle’ is difficult to achieve but it should be your killer skating skills. I remembered it took around 1 year to master Eagle because I was lack in hip's flexibility. I tried many kinds of stretching like yoga.
Eagle stance; dray-land training without skates
▶️ Video clips: Eagle Glide, Eagle Turn inside, Eagle turn outside
To enhance your Eagle skill, you have to build a plié position first.
A plié is a fundamental ballet position that involves bending the knees while keeping the legs turned out and the knees open over the toes. * The French term plié means "creased" or "folded".
Tips: Start by bending your knees just slightly, keeping your upper body straight with your shoulders down. Keep your heels planted. Stop bending your knees when they extend just over your toes. (wikihow)
✅ Eagle variation: Eagle glide-> Eagle Turn-> Eagle Snake->Eagle Cross /*reverse eagle(swan)
https://pbt.org
Extra tips!
This ankle exercise routine is designed to strengthen and improve control of the muscles surrounding your ankle joint.
https://youtu.be/RIRXb_HJIZw?si=c9BxPmAjSDviCqLU
Some say that pliés are one of the first things a ballet dancer learns, but they are the last thing they master.
