A
split leap or
split jump is a sequence of body movements in which a person assumes a
split position after leaping or
jumping from the floor, respectively, while still in the air. Split leaps and split jumps are both found in various genres of
dance including
acro,
ballet and
jazz dance, and in
gymnastics. Split jumps may also serve as a form of
exercise, and the term
split jump is also commonly used to describe similar body movements in
figure skating.