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HEEL

Touch the heel of the free foot to the floor in the indicated direction.

The important distinction is which part of the free foot touches: the heel, not the toe. Keep the toe raised and your weight on the supporting foot.

HEEL action in an overhead schematic Left foot supports the dancer while the right foot reaches forward and places its heel on the floor, keeping its toe lifted. TOUCH THE HEEL · KEEP WEIGHT ON LEFT L R HEEL CONTACT Schematic only: the toe stays raised above the floor.
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Learn it step by step

  1. Support: Stand securely on one foot.
  2. Present the heel: Extend the free foot in the cued direction with the toe lifted.
  3. Touch: Place the free heel on the floor without transferring weight.

Quick check

Which part of the free foot touches the floor in HEEL?