PEH 2nd Quarter

Bucket

arms are straight with fists facing down, as if holding the handle of a bucket in each hand.

Candlestick

arms are straight with fists facing each other as if they were holding a lit candle in each hand

Blade

arms are straight in sideways, open palm and fist facing down and fingers must stick together.

Jazz Hands

open palm, fingers are spread out. Are you familiar with this one? You can use jazz hands in many ways, it could be in hip hop, contemporary dance and many more.

Clap

strike palms together in front of the chest.

clasp

clasp hands together in front of the chest.

T motion

Both arms are extended sideways parallel to the ground

Half T

both arms are parallel to the ground and then both elbows are bent

touchdown

arms are stretch out in upward position; closed fist facing in.

K Motion

one arm is raised upward, while the other arm positioned downward across to the opposite side

Checkmark

one arm is raised diagonally upward, then the other arm elbow is bent and positioned downward

overhead clasp

arms are extended upward, clasp hands together

dagger

both arms are bent; clenched fists facing each other parallel to shoulders

box

both arms are bent; clenched fists facing each other; elbows are on shoulder level

punch

raised one arm overhead with closed fist

L motion

one arm is raised upward: the other arm is raised on the side at shoulder level

diagonal

one arm is raised diagonally upward, while the other arm positioned downward

high v

both arms are raised diagonally upward forming “V”

tuck

as you jump, bring knees closer to chest, keep knees together

spread eagle

arms and legs are extended open wide

pike jump

keep head up bring legs to arms parallel to the ground

toe touch

also know as the straddle jump. Legs are open and parallel to the ground