What are they called..

Question

the spins on one leg in ballet.

Ive been doing ballet since i was 3 but my minds gone blank.

I know it but i cant remember the propper name.

LOLZ Ty x <3 ;]]

Answer 1

dunno how to spell it but is it a   pirouet

Answer 2

Grrr... I was a stage-hand and sat thru many a rehearsal listening to choreographers and dance instructors:

Pirouette

  A controlled turn on one leg, starting with one or both legs in plié, rising onto demi-pointe (usually for men) or pointe (usually for women). The other leg can be held in retiré position, or in attitude, arabesque level or second position. The pirouette can return to starting position, or finish in arabesque or attitude positions, or proceed otherwise. A pirouette can be en dehors turning outwards, or en dedans turning inwards. Most, and the one we think of as typical, are done en dehors. While ballet pirouettes are performed with the hips and legs rotated outward (&quot;turned out&quot;), it is common to see them done with an inward rotation (&quot;parallel&quot;) for other genres of dance, such as jazz and modern.

A correct turning technique involves the execution of a periodic whipping movement of the head, so that the dancer keeps his/her gaze on a single spot; this technique is known as &quot;spotting&quot;. This is particularly relevant in the traveling turns, such as tours chaînés or piqués, because it helps the dancer to keep the correct direction of movement.

Answer 3

I know nothing about Ballet but is it not a Pirouette ? (