Turns

Turns are a major part of training a ballet dancer. They give you timing, coordination, balance and body placement, or should I say, it takes timing, coordination, balance and body placement to be a good turner. A dancer who balances well on one foot is usually a good turner, and visa-versa. You should be at least Intermediate II level to get the most from this turn file. The turns in this section are all important and should be practiced, both right and left. They can and should be done on pointe, when you are ready. Remember, you must have a pretty good spot and the correct body position before you can do good turns. Practice them both before doing the turn. All turns help the coordination for other turns. And don't forget, TURNING IS FUN. The most commonly used turns are: Outside or en dehors turn Inside or en dedans turn Piqu� inside or en dedans turn Fouette En Tournant outside or en dehors turn Grahn Pirouette leg in second outside or en dehors turn Cha�n� turns