Floor rolls

[schmaven]

I have an audition in January and I still have yet to master a floor roll. Could someone please explain to me how a backward floor roll [sorry, I don't know the specific name] should look/be done? An explanation and/or picture would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! :]

Schmav

 

[dancersdreamland]

I'm not sure what a floor role is? Have you tried doing a web search? Can you describe more of what it is and perhaps someone here may be able to help.

 

[schmaven]

Im sure it has a more exact name, but I never learned them so I wouldn't know it. It's basically when you get on the ground and do something like a back somersault that puts you in a more convenient way to stand up. Its a jazz step.

Schmav

 

[pygmalion]

Hmm. No idea about the floor rolls, Schmaven. Sorry. Just wanted to say welcome.

 

[dancersdreamland]

My guess would be it probably is a backwards summersault or one with a variation.

I'm guessing not a back handspring or back flip.

 

[chandra]

Ok, I think I may knowwhat your talking about.

Kips? http://www.motionhouse.co.uk/kip/1.jpg

Ive never seen it done thats straight up before, but where you roll back onto your shoulders tucked, then extend your legs and kinda pop up?

 

[diputs]

Maybe she is refering to a back extension. Basically a backward roll where you push up into a handstand. Then you just put you feet down.Or maybe it is just a backward roll. It is really easy to stand up out of a backward or forward roll.No idea?

 

[chandra]

hmmm, dont think its a back extension...


Who knows

Can you describe what happens more exactly?

I still think your talking about a kip, from whats been said