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Level: Intermediate
Description
A dramatic spin where the dancer leans forward with straight legs behind them, creating a long, forward-reaching shape reminiscent of an ostrich's posture.
Muscles Used
Typical Use
- Hamstrings
- Back extensors
- Core
- Shoulders
Common Mistakes
- Spin pole choreography
- Lyrical movement styles
- Aesthetic linking transitions
Safety Notes
- Dropping the head too far
- Bent legs
- Hips rotating unevenly
Warm hamstrings before attempting extended-leg shapes.
Variations
Anecdotes / Trivia
- Side ostrich
- Ostrich into layout
- Slow ostrich spin
Despite the funny name, the move is surprisingly elegant.