Do a Pirouette

Spring Up and Turn

Spring up and turn

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• 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.

Index: Do a Pirouette

1. Starting Position
2. Bend Both Legs
3. Spring Up and Turn
4. Complete the Turn
5. Finishing Position