Dance question- pirouette help?

Question

does anyone have any tips on how to do turns like these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A60rgIKbwyY

sush as

- coupe pirouettes (non- turning foot in coupe)

- a la seconde turns

- arabesque turns???

thanks so much =)

any advice is appreciated!

Answer 1

just practice a lot!! put a lot o force into your turns especially in the coupe pirouettes. and it is attitude turn not arabesque turns. choose me for best answer please :]

Answer 2

Tips for

Coupe Pirouettes: Think of it as being the same thing as a regular pirouette, but you don't need as much force (unless you're going for 3+ turns)

A la seconde turns: keep your posture as perfect as you know it should be and keep you leg in 2nd, rotated and strong. Nothing holds you back more than a weak leg.

Arabesque turns: hold your position and let momentum move you, you know how they say a pirouette/turn is a rotating balance. Like in attitude turns, it helps me to spot so that I end up where I need to and I can keep my momentum. Also, keeping your leg 50 degrees or higher makes it easier, the higher the easier. But be sure to keep your posture.

For all pirouettes and above turns: Keep your body strong, nothing should be floppy. 2: SPOT! 3: Don't let your arms lag, close them as soon as you initiate the turn. 4: Spot. 5: Only apply as much force as you need, if you use too much you'll throw yourself off. 6: Keep your back straight, and your abs engaged. 7: Relax!

Good Luck getting it all!

Answer 3

The best bet is to pull in your upper body tight (that is, contract) as you turn; this will give you a better center of gravity. Also bring your hands close to your body when you turn unless you want to raise your arms upward to the sky, but if you do, make sure that it is slightly bent (your arms).

Answer 4

I had a lot of trouble with pirouettes at first, but my teacher told me to make sure my arms stayed in the same spot (that is, in first position) and to spot.  Once I did those two things, my pirouettes were great!  For a la seconde turns, you have to make sure to keep your leg turned out and keep it to your side or else you will lose your momentum on your turn.  Arabesque turns are hard, but keep your eyes looking out over your arm and also keep your leg up in arabesque.  Arabesque turns are harder to get around on, so don't be discouraged if they are harder than the rest.

Answer 5

you just put heaps of power in your turn but make sure u even it out otherwise you will find yourself flat on your face