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How to Keep Balance During Pirouettes

A pirouette is a time-honored, traditional step in ballet, and it is a beautiful movement for a dancer. It is a 360 degree turn on one foot, usually "en pointe" or balancing on the toes. Maintaining balance during a pirouette can be a difficult exercise but with some simple techniques and practice, you can achieve a flawless pirouette.

Things You'll Need

  • Ballet barre
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a spot or an object on which to focus before you begin your pirouette. Keep your eye on that spot for as long as possible and, as you rotate, find that exact spot again to complete your turn in balance.

    • 2

      Practice standing on one leg with the help of a ballet barre. As you lift your leg, maintain your spot and shift your weight forward, as if you were to begin a rotation. Leaning back will not allow you to maintain your balance.

    • 3
      Tucking in your arms will help your pirouette rotation.

      Tuck in your arms while doing a pirouette, as it will help you to retain speed and momentum to complete the rotation. If your body slows down during the pirouette, it is easier to lose balance and not complete the turn.

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