The extended stroke should last for one beat.
Do a Chasse
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com
Step Five - Practice Chasses With and Without Music
Extended Stroke - One Beat
Photo Courtesy of Rebekah Schneider Farris
Practice chasses with and without music. Also practice doing chasses in both directions.
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- Step One - Start With Your Feet Parallel and Together
- Step Two - Stroke and Extend
- Step Three - Lift the Free Foot Off the Ice Slightly
- Step Four - Bring Your Feet Back Together Again and Repeat
- Step Five - Practice Chasses With and Without Music
- Step Six - The Lifted Foot Part of the Chasse Should Occur on Beat Two
- Step Seven - Bring Your Feet Back Together Between Beats and Repeat
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