Ballet Basics: Lesson 10 with Finis Jhung

This lesson is part of the following series:

Ballet Basics with Finis Jhung (13 lessons, $29.70)

PIROUETTE EN DEHORS
Lesson 10. Off the barre, spot the corner

In addition to everything you've learned in the preceding lessons, Finis explains the importance of the "S" curve, which is the circling forward and around of your front arm as you begin to turn the plié. Making this arm movement as you begin to turn the plié will help keep your body over the supporting toe and ensure that you don't close your arms faster than you can reach "The End of the Plié." When you don't prepare with the "S" curve, you will tend to use your arms incorrectly and pull yourself up, around, and off your supporting toe. As you practice your pirouettes, remember to begin and finish with your toes. Focus your eyes before you turn and snap your head when you spot. Time your breathing in and out correctly so that it helps you to find your balance. Don't relax into your plié — stay "tight" with both hips pushed as far forward as possible. Listen to your supporting toe: grip and pull. Be sure to keep your supporting shoulder and knee lined up over your supporting toe. And, make sure that as you begin the plié to the left, you feel you are ready to turn to the right, and vice-versa.

Running time – 3:58

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