Ballet Basics: Lesson 6 with Finis Jhung

This lesson is part of the following series:

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

PIROUETTE EN DEHORS
Lesson 6. Snap your head & spot!

Being able to keep your balance on half-toe while quickly snapping your head as you spot a turn is no easy task. In a classical ballet pirouette, the head and neck are isolated from the shoulders—they are independent from the body—the head has its own timing and brings the body and arms to the front. This is especially difficult to do when you relevé by pulling yourself up from the floor and holding your breath—it stiffens your neck muscles and severely limits your head's freedom of movement. As we learned in Lessons 1 and 2, you're always Number 1, standing tall while driving your weight down to the floor. Our first exercise will show you what muscles to use and what to think so you can secure your relevé and turn your head quickly without making your feet wobble. In the second exercise you will practice keeping your balance as you turn around on two feet and spot quickly. We also give you essential tips on placing your head correctly, focusing your eyes, snapping your head, and most important, the right and wrong ways to work your arms and supporting shoulder so you don't lose your balance when you spot.

Running time – 3:54

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