How Do You Flick Flack in Ballet?

Ballet

Flick Flack, or Au Saut de Basque, is a very advanced move in ballet. It is a combination of a back flip and somersault, and requires tremendous strength, balance, and skill to execute correctly.

This move is most commonly found in the grand pas de deux, where the female dancer performs it for her partner.

The first step to executing a Flick Flack is to get into the correct starting position. The dancer should stand with their feet facing forward, slightly wider than hip width apart.

The arms should be held outstretched in front of the body, with the head held high and the eyes looking directly ahead. The next step is to bend forward from the waist while keeping the arms extended and take one big jump up into the air.

Once airborne, the dancer needs to tuck their legs up towards their chest while rotating their body 360 degrees. It’s important to remember that each rotation must be done slowly and with control so that the dancer can land on both feet simultaneously. As they do this, it’s important for them to keep their arms outstretched so that they can grab on to something if needed.

Once they have completed two full rotations in mid-air, they need to then quickly uncurl their legs and extend them straight out in front of them as they begin falling back down towards the ground. They must be careful not to overextend themselves as this could cause injury.

The last step is for them to land on both feet as they bring their arms up into a fifth position (arms crossed over chest).

It’s important for them to remain light on their feet upon landing as this will help absorb any shock or impact from jumping up so high.

Conclusion:

Flick Flack is an incredibly difficult move that requires a lot of practice and skill if it is going to be executed correctly. It involves a combination of strength, balance, coordination and timing all working together in perfect harmony in order for it to look beautiful when performed on stage. With enough dedication and practice anyone can master this advanced ballet move!