(Stroke on beat one, chasse on beat two.)
Do a Chasse
By Jo Ann Schneider Farris, About.com Guide
Step Six - The Lifted Foot Part of the Chasse Should Occur on Beat Two
Lift Foot on Beat Two
Photo Courtesy of Rebekah Schneider Farris
Count while you are doing the chasse. When you lift your foot off the ice for the chasse, this should occur on the second beat.
Prev
- 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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