Welcome back to 20 moves in 20 days, today we are going to do jazz runs. So you totally rocked jazz walks yesterday. So now we're going to kind of learn jazz runs and how fun they can be too. So as you can imagine, it is used when you want to travel quickly to your next spot. And they're they are very stylized. So it might take a little bit of getting used to as far as the way your body feels doing them.

But they are really fun. And really, they're just a powerhouse move when you can attack them and really travel it feels amazing. So I know you're going to enjoy them. I'm going to show them to you first and then I'm going to break it down for you. So as we know if I am traveling to the right, I'm going to let my right leg come in front first. So oftentimes that's going to mean I have to prep with my opposite leg.

I'm going to also show it to you with the arms but we will learn them without Arms first and then add those in later. So I go like so. And coming back the other direction. Yep. All right. So it's a very long run.

As you can see, sometimes I describe it as mini leaps, like leaps that don't leave the floor, but the same idea of having a straight leg moment where both of your legs are extended, and where you have really pointed toes the whole time. But I think another good way to think about it is it's skimming the surface of the floor. So you, again, like we talked about yesterday, you want to try to keep your head the same height the whole time, so you're not doing like an up and down bobbing motion. So you're really really utilizing your play and staying in your play the entire time. Okay, the other thing is, you're constantly switching your, your legs, of course. And so from here, I'm going to bring my right leg forward like so.

And then it's going to kind of propel me forward. Now I'm here, my left leg is going to come through, it's gonna straighten and propel me forward. Right? So I'm kind of just switching, again, think about in terms of maybe mini leaps that skim the floor. That's kind of the way that you go about that. So again, without arms, I go like so.

I go 1234. Honestly, they feel a lot better with arm so that'll be good. I'm gonna face I mean, honestly, it doesn't matter which way I face, you're gonna pretty much see the same image. So I'm going to head to the left now. So if I'm heading to the left, I need to use my left foot first. So my right leg is going to be out front so that I can step on it and lead with my left.

Yeah, so I go like so. Left, right, left Right. And again, you want to have that length in your, in your legs. And you want to think about really getting to a straight legged position where my feet are pointed and all of that. Okay? So that's just something that's good to practice.

If you have a large, open area, of course, it's ideal, and maybe even like a backyard or something like that, where you can kind of practice them. one right after the other is really helpful. But regardless, I'm going to show you the arms, and then we'll just incorporate them both together. So arms are actually really straightforward in the sense that all they're doing is this. They go like so. Yeah, that's it.

Down and up, down and up, down and up. Yeah, really straightforward. Now, what's interesting is the coordination with the LEC. So what you'll find in a way If jazz is opposition, so in my right leg is leading the jazz run, than my left leg is going to be, I'm sorry, then my left arm is going to be in front. And then if I switch where my left leg is in front, my right arm is going to be in threat. Right?

So as they swing through it goes one and two, and three, and four. Yes. So at the height of the jazzman itself is when your arms reach here, and then they come and swing down and up. Yeah. So what I always suggest to students, especially as you're starting is to practice by by prepping in the position that you that you would need to start in so that the transition is really smooth when you actually begin. So, again, I know that in order to travel right, I'm going to need to have a Right leg start the step.

And so I'm going to prep opposite that here. From there, I'm going to immediately switch ready. So I'm going to switch 1234. Yeah, on that last one, I kind of brought my arm out to the side. So you could I avoided hitting the mirrors, but technically you want to think about it right in front of your nose, and then straight out to the side. Okay, and back the other way, I'm going to prep opposite.

I know I want to start with my left leg in, in the direction I'm headed. So I'm going to prep here and then I'm going to step onto that foot and immediately switch so I go 1234 Okay, I'm gonna do it a couple more times. And then we will have you practice on your own. Ready, so I go 1234 and other direction 123 All right, good work. Those are your jazz runs. And if you have any questions about any of the steps, of course, don't hesitate to reach out to me.

I'd be happy to even review videos if you want to just get some feedback on them. But until then, good work so far and I will see you tomorrow.