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Expert: - 11/22/2008


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Hi,

I was wondering, how many grand jetés would a male dancer be able to do in a row?

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There isn't really a definite answer to this question.  Probably as many as their legs and endurance can hold up for.  By grand jete I'm assuming you mean the jump where a man pushes off one foot, goes through a split in the air, and lands on the other foot.  I would guess that (on a stage that never ends) they could do about 20?  It would be tiring though!

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