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Level: Basic / Intermediate
Description
A small hop combined with a pivot around the pole, used to switch direction or initiate a spin. Helps beginners learn how to incorporate momentum safely.
Muscles Used
Typical Use
- Core
- Glutes
- Calves
- Hip flexors
Common Mistakes
- Choreo transitions
- Entry into spins
- Changing rotation direction
Safety Notes
- Jumping too far away from the pole
- Leaning backward
- Not spotting the turn
Land softly to protect knees; focus on lightness, not height.
Variations
Anecdotes / Trivia
- Jump turn to back hook
- Jump turn into chair spin
- Jump turn to pirouette
Once dancers master this, their choreo often becomes "10x smoother."