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How to complete a Pirouette

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Summary: If your a dancer you know that being able to complete a pirouette is essential part of being a successful and clean performer.

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Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
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  1. Step 1

    First, place your feet in fourth position. Place your right arm in first position and your left arm in second position.

  2. Step 2

    Plie both legs in fourth position and push off the ground. This allows you to have the force you need to complete as many turns as possible, but do not swing your arms as you push off. They should stay in place. Bring your right leg up to passe as soon as possible. Bring your arms in to first position when you begin turning. Make sure to focus on an object while you turn. This is called your "spot" and makes you not become dizzy.

  3. Step 3

    Land your pirouette with you right leg in a longated fourth position. Your landing should be strong. Your right arm should be in an ellenge position and your left in second ellenge position.

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