Ballet Basics: Lesson 7 with Finis Jhung

This lesson is part of the following series:

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

PIROUETTE EN DEHORS
Lesson 7. At the barre, half-turn

Now it's time to use everything you've learned in the previous lessons and practice turning your plié half-way around into a passé on relevé. You begin with a demi-plié, come up with a tendu to the side, round that leg to the back, grip and pull into a demi-plié fourth, balance in attitude to make sure you're on your leg, come up with a tendu back, grip and pull again into a plié fourth, pivot to "The End of the Plié", give the supporting knee a final push, relevé, spot and turn, finishing in plié fourth. As you slowly and methodically move through the exercise, Finis breaks it down step-by-step and shows you how to place your body parts and use your muscles and energy correctly. When you relevé, you are instructed to time your breathing so it helps you find your balance. You will also learn how to make sure you're ready to use your head and turn with a solid balance.

Running time – 4:13

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