Chest Stand: A front prone arched balance pose in which the performer’s chest is resting on the floor for support and the legs are up in the air over the head stretching forward.
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Definition: Chassé
Chassé: A dance movement of the feet which gives the impression of one foot chasing the other, often used as a lead-up to a leap. Retail Price: $47 On Sale for only $37! This e-Book is delivered Immediately. Start learning … Continue reading
Definition: Chainé Turn
Chainé Turn: A turn on the balls of the feet, usually done in a series of half turns. Turns that are linked together; that is chained together. To do this turn correctly, it is especially important to spot the turn … Continue reading
Definition: Cat Leap
Cat Leap: A gymnastics and ballet leap where a gymnast takes off from one foot, raising one knee and then the other in a turned out position and the toes pointed. Also called a Pas de Chat. Retail Price: $47 On … Continue reading
Definition: Cartwheel
Cartwheel: A gymnastics movement where the gymnast moves sideways (in the motion the wheel of a cart would follow) in a straight line alternately placing the hands and feet on the ground and finishing with the body coming up to … Continue reading
Definition: Candlestick
Candlestick: A candle stick is a shoulder stand position where the gymnast is essentially resting on the back of their shoulders with their feet pointed towards the ceiling. The gymnast’s arms can be in a variety of original artistic positions … Continue reading
Definition: Cabriole
Cabriole: A gymnastics and ballet leap in which one leg is extended in midair and the other beat against it before the gymnast lands on the foot used for take-off. Cabrioles can be done to the front, side and back. … Continue reading
Definition: Buck
Buck: A short gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated. It used to be used lengthwise for vaulting and sideways for learning pommel horse skills. It is not commonly used for vaulting training any longer, but still is … Continue reading
Definition: Bryan
Bryan: A pommel horse skill named after U.S. gymnast Casey Bryan. It is a scissors with ½ turn to handstand, ½ pirouette and straddle back down. It has been rated by the Fig as a C level skill.
Definition: Bridge
Bridge: Another term for a backbend in which the body forms an arch, supported by the hands and feet. Ideally, the arms and legs should be straight and close together. It is often done starting by lying on the floor, … Continue reading
