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Spring Up and Turn
Do a Pirouette

Spring up and turn

Photo © 2008 Treva Bedinghaus, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Spring up into retire position as you begin your turn.

  • Releve to demi-pointe, or full-pointe if you are wearing pointe shoes, bringing your back foot up to your front leg.
  • Hold your arms in first position.
  • Find your center of balance and hold it tightly.
  • Turn your body and legs together as a unit.
  • Hold your shoulders level.
  • Keep your eyes fixed as long as you can, then whip your head around and focus again.

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