Struggling with your jazz pirouettes? Don’t worry—I’m here to help! In this video, we’ll break down everything you need to know to nail a clean, controlled turn. From the fundamentals of foot placement to fixing common mistakes, I’ll guide you step-by-step.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
– Pirouette Basics: Perfect your foot placement, spotting, and arm positioning.
– Common Mistakes: Learn how to avoid leaning with the torso, sitting into the hip, sickling the foot, and not engaging your core.
– Progressions for Success: We’ll start with quarter turns and work up to full pirouettes with drills to build strength, balance, and control.
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Let’s get turning!
As always, please be safe when performing these exercises or trying any new dance skill.