 the male dancer
written by Joe at on 26.10. at 15:03:16 - as answer to: Pique Turns by Ballet Buddy at Pique turns are fun. They are often the first turns a beginning ballet dancer can do. But they are difficult to do really well. And doing eight of them in a row is a very hard combination. You say that your biggest problem is keeping the working leg straight, but spotting has to be a factor, especially if you are doing eight pique in a row. Be sure you spot that corner you are moving toward! My suggestion is that you practice pique without turning. Start in the up left corner of the sudio, step up into pique, hold there and s-t-r-a-i-g-h-t-e-n that working leg and go up on your demi pointe a little more. Then step into your next pique and do it again. Keep practicing this way. Your working leg with get stronger and straighter. Your concentration on spotting the corner will get more fixed in your mind. You'll start dividing the space you have to travel into eight parts, and you'll learn how big each step should be between the pique. Your body and mind will get trained as to where in the space each turn will take place. Try to do this shortly after your class when you're still in dance clothes and warmed up because it's hard work! If your recital is in a theatre, you'd be well advised to do this when you get onstage, in order to define and measure your steps there. Good luck! Joe Answers to this message: |
