Yes, it is always good to get in those special moves. This will be your edge. I don't know how anybody can do the splits. I can only think, "Ouch!" Thank you for your dance story. I hope you do make it back to L.A. and dance with the top noché of dancing. Then you can post some of it here.
For sure I would share it here !
The splits are just a matter of practise so even you could learn it :)