4 Exercises to Improve Pirouette | Lazy Dancer Tips
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- Improving pirouette exercises will help you find the balance, coordination and alignment. To improve turns you will also have to include strengthening exercise for ankles and core stability. Improving turns takes time and confidence, with these exercises I will try to make you understand the rhythm of turns, how not to cheat a preparation for the turn and why your connection with brain and body is important.
Control of your preparation and turn is important to give the right accent and feel, depending on the music you are dancing on.
We will prepare your body to do many spins, but firstly we need to understand the basics behind pirouettes. Let’s start!
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I did the first exercise about 30 times over the past few weeks and I can see a huge improvement in my turns. My balance really improves and my feet on the floor doesn't move anymore. Thank you so much for your video :)
Woooohoooo! Bravo Noemie!!!!!! 💃🤗
I’m so gonna try this!! I’ve started Heels dancing and when there’s a pirouette on a choreo or some kind of spin I just fell off balance 😭
Oooh. This is what I need. Turns are my nemesis. I can't wait to try this later!
Turns are tricky and every dancer's enemy! Let me know how the practice goes! Ciao Alessia
Yoga for Ballet I know how you feel sista
This is incredibly helpful thank you. I can barely do doubles and now I’m doing my advanced ballet exam soon and need to do triplets on pointe. Thank you so much for this
Holy crap this is SO challenging! I thought I knew at least the basics of pirouettes, and first tried this video after I got my butt kicked in an intermediate ballet class during pirouettes. I was flailing and am struggling to keep up with this video rn, but I trust that mastering this will definitely improve my pirouettes. Thanks so much for this, this is exactly what I need!
i love so many things about this lesson! your facial expressions, the music, the way you exclaim "squeeze! SQUEEAZE! tendu! SQUEEZE UP!"
very entertaining and inspiring!
Omdddd it’s so hard, especially when you are a beginner
This is the 3rd video of yours i saved to my daily ballet workout and i find yours are some of the best!
These are seriously the best exercises I've ever tried! And you're such a great teacher! Thank you so much!
These are the best pirouette exercises I have seen!
Please do more exercices for Pirouette, I'm in love with these videos!!
I've been dancing for 2.5 years and my turns are really bad so I hope this will help because I'm auditioning for my studio's senior advanced classes because I'm getting too old for the junior ones so I hope this will help. Thanks for posting this!
These exercises are so beautiful and helpful.
This is what exactly i need to figured it out how to pirouette!! i always got just 1 clumsy turn T^T. I'll keep practicing with you on this video. Thank you so much.
These exercises are really helpful
Thanks to your video I understand now why my turns are this terrible : I have absolutely no balance while doing them. I'm gonna work on it. Thanks for these great exercices :)
Noemie, one step at the time you'll achieve great things! Keep on practicing and never get frustrated with yourself, remember your mind will always lead your body, and your body will always follow :) Lots of love Alessia
This is amazing 👍 so helpful 😁 thank you so much 💓
I REALLY enjoyed this one!! ❤️
THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO. IT WAS VERY HELPFUL.
OKAY THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL!
So usefull for a ballroom dancer too. A lot of thanks
That was really helpful! Thank you!
Your approach to teaching is marvelous, and so easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
Oh Thank you :D Glad you are enjoying the classes! Ciao Alessia :)
Amazing routine! Thank you!
Thanks this super helpful!
Trying to get back on track after quitting ballet for two years. Turns have always been my weakest move! Amazing video, thank you very much Allesia! (if only I had more space to practice, now I'm afraid I'll break something if I attempt a pirouette! Frustrating!)
thanks so much! I am so excited about this!
You are very welcome ! YEY! :D
It's what I needed🥿🥿. Thank you.
I love your videos they have helped me lots!! Thank you so much! ❤️
That's brilliant Diana! Bravo to you!!! :D
Thank you soooooo much, this is exactly what I needed for myself and my dancers.
yey! :)
I love your videos and your tone (when you speak), I'm a lazy dancer and I want to become better dancer. I wanted to know if you can do a video about spotting (because I'm struggling with that in ballet) and with other turns. Thanks for all your help so far!
Hi Alessia, love this video. It's very important to practise holding the passe and these exercises are great. Quick and sharp too, I sometimes think I practice my turns really slowly but you have to just GO FOR IT and with these exercises, I'm slowly building more strength and stability for turns that I ever had. Thanks so much! :)
:D
I love it!😍😍😍
I’ve literally always wanted to learn a pirouette..... but I just never had the time, but THIS video has been incredibly helpful, THANK YOU SO MUCH, you’re like a goddess here to save me from my stupid unhealthy lifestyle!
Thank
you!!
My angel❤️❤️💕💕 thank u
Just started ballet at home aa a contemporary/pop dancer. I'm a fast learner, but darn ballet is physically challenging. I'm currently very bas. But, I did an hour session of repeating these exercises and I did improve, though still not great at proper foot placement and turning on which side when which foot is forward.
But I trust! Thank you x
Love this workout and your outfit too :D :D :D
Thanks! I try it and it works
Wooohooooo! Bravooooo !!! :D
I love your videos! I have been taking ballet at the same studio for 10 years...what you show is what we need to know. I have had the same thing year after year and my turns are still horrible because nobody really explained them..just do this and turn. I will be using some of your ideas with teaching my teen ballet class! They need a change and some better technique. Thank you!!
You should do a video on hip flexibility because my hips are always super tight.
yeasss, pleeeeeeaseeeeee!!!!
Have you tried the stretching routines and the splits exercises, they are perfect for hips flexibility. I'll link them here
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-leg-extension-for-ballet-and-dance/
lazydancertips.com/category/splits-exercises/
lazydancertips.com/workout/active-stretching-workout/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-relax-and-stretch-properly/
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-stretching-and-strengthening/
Let me know if they work! Ciao Alessia
Have you tried the stretching routines and the splits exercises, they are perfect for hips flexibility. I'll link them here
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-leg-extension-for-ballet-and-dance/
lazydancertips.com/category/splits-exercises/
lazydancertips.com/workout/active-stretching-workout/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-relax-and-stretch-properly/
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-stretching-and-strengthening/
Let me know if they work! Ciao Alessia
Have you tried the stretching routines and the splits exercises, they are perfect for hips flexibility. I'll link them here
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-leg-extension-for-ballet-and-dance/
lazydancertips.com/category/splits-exercises/
lazydancertips.com/workout/active-stretching-workout/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-relax-and-stretch-properly/
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-stretching-and-strengthening/
Let me know if they work! Ciao Alessia
You're technique is impeccable I'm new to your channel and loved it!!♡ As a dancer i want to keep active but can you make a video on entrechats how to execute them properly please it's one of my weak points thank you and be safe!!☆
thank you very much for this vidéo ! !! I can t wait to try it ! !!! tomorrow I Will try. you are a very nice person, your videos are very helpful.
I'm so happy to hear so Alizee! Let me know how it went! Ciao Alessia :)
i love this
:D
Yayyyyyyy hero! I'll work on my turn with this video! :D
ahaha yeeeey! :)
Thank you so much for this useful video it is amazing. But I m wondering whether this video is mirrored?
I love your video, you are so funny. And thanks for the tips, i will try every day in my classes and my home like you hahaha... And greetings from guatemala. (Saludos desde guatemala, me encantaron tus videos y tu forma de ser) bye!
Fantastic!!! Bravo Angelique! :D Baci :) Alessia
Omg my pirouettes are already better!
i need to do this exercices urgent !!!! 😄😄😄 thanks Alessia for all this tips 😉😚😍
Go for it Dayane! let me know how it goes! Ciao Alessia :D
I don't usually comment on youtube videos, but I had to say that you have such a beautiful spirit! ^_^ I just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying your videos ^_^
Thank you for your kind words Sevana!!
Lots of love
Alessia :)
Can I request for a a la seconde tutorial? Btw love your videos
The video is wonderful, as always
hihihi We love that movie! :D
More full barres please
will do! :)
Lazy Dancer Tips
This made me think through the process of how I do a pirouette and found this helpful. My question...are you overturning because you're used to doubles and it's hard to slow down? Is going slower the key to landing right in front on a single? Thx! 🥰
grazieeeee
non c'e di che!! :D Ciao Alessia :)
thanks for the video! really helpful! can u do a video for pirouette en dedans?
You are very welcome Rennie! Yes, I will certainly do a video for pirouette en dedans! ciao Alessia
genial como siempre, quisiera que nos enseñaras a realizar fouette por favor que no puedo, gracias.
Att: Lourdes
saludos desde Guatemala
great idea!!!! I'll get onto it! Grazie Lourdes!!! :D
Also a video for improve turn outs for beginners
Have you tried these yet Eleni?
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-turnout/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-your-turnout-or-en-dehors/
Ciao Alessia :)
When going from 5th to releve, is it a susu or just releve in fifth?
The first exercise actually makes lots of sense, if you can't balance in that position standing still you never will while turning
You are so sweet.. 😊. Thank u
:D
i have a question, if i want to improve my jazz turns can i do these exercises in parallel?
Can we do this workout even if we’ve never been in a ballet class?
Make a video of classical walk pleasee
I'll try! not much room in the house to walk around but i'll find a way ! :D ciao Alessia
Fantastic!!! ^~^
GRAZIE!! Proprio quello che mi serviva!! Speriamo di non distruggere la casa.. o le mie ginocchia!! Bella la musica.. a Pasqua torno in Italia e mi porto le scarpette ;)) tanto mia madre lo sa che sono un po' matta ahahhahah!! Se riesco a fare due giri ti faccio sapere :)
Erika sono contentissima che ti sia divertita! Ecco la casa non la distruggere, basto io a fare casino in diretta! Ahahah Dai che voglio sapere dei due giri! Bacione Alessia
amazing video! just the leg is a bit confusing ...left and right..
What are the name of the piano tracks your using I enjoy them
The piano tracks I use are from 3 different pianists
Andrew Holdworth
Soren Bebe
Massimiliano Greco
all the links are in the description box :)
Ciao ALessia
2:07 Turning tables (Battement Tendus 3).
I can’t make it well but don’t give up
I used to be able to do a lot of turns, but after temporarily stopping dance for 2 months, my pirouettes have fallen from 5 to about 2...... Any tips on how to do more turns???
me but its been 6 months :(
Anyone knows how I can improve my passés?
Turns used to be my greatest asset but I can't even do a single pirouette anymore. For a period of a few months now I can't turn without falling out of them, and I find it impossible to spot. Any tips for being able to turn again, especially for spotting and turning at the same time?
Gwen, start back with basics, try your balances and positions and work on that for a while. Once you have found your balance again start turning, your brain will remember muscle memory and will know what to do! Above all don't get frustrated ! One step at the time !
Try these :
lazydancertips.com/workout/centre-practice-for-balance/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-your-balance/
Ciao Alessia :)
Thanks!
Also make sure you are turning on the BALL of your foot
Hey this happened to me so many times. Don't worry it will come back when there is pressure on you
exercise #1 0:44
exercise #2 3:39
exercise #3 5:54
exercise #4 7:40
Can you please do a really slow one with slow music for beginners pleaseeee ? Thank you very much .
Try decreasing the playback speed!
can i request a calves muscle training to make it lean and long... because i have a super tight calves..
Have you tried these?? Let me know if they work for you!
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-stretching-and-strengthening/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-strengthen-calves-and-ankles/
Ciao Alessia :)
How i wish i had ballet lessons when i was a kid...
Never too late to start! :D Kissy 😘
do you have any tips for double pirouettes? for some reason I control a single but not a double
Love your channel!
Hila you might need a little bit more force to get around. Use your arms and push on the foot that goes to passe, then just add a head! Don't change anything else! Let me know how it goes! Ciao Alessia
I tried it! already gets better, I'll work on that :) Thanks!
Whhheeew!
Twirl twirl twirl! :D
yeyyy! this is amazing! thank you so much beautiful Alessia!
suggestion! What do you think, bella, to make a video about hamstring flexibility?
Maybe it's good .. what do you think?
Grazie per i bellissimi video completo di buon umore e le lezioni meravigliose!
Mi ha salvato! Sei meravigliosa
Un grande bacio pieno di tenerezza! ♡
Ciao!
Ciao Diana, sono contentissima di sentire che i video ti siano di aiuto e che ti faccia pure fare qualche risata !! :D Yey! Riguardo agli hamstrings ho alcune stretch routines pronte, forse ti possono interessare. Ti mando i link cosi gli puoi dare un'occhiata, fami sapere come ti trovi o se c'e' qualcosa in più che posso fare !
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-leg-extension-for-ballet-and-dance/
lazydancertips.com/category/splits-exercises/
lazydancertips.com/workout/active-stretching-workout/
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-relax-and-stretch-properly/
lazydancertips.com/workout/ballet-barre-for-stretching-and-strengthening/
Fammi sapere un bacione a te
Alessia :)
Can I ask which ballet slippers you wearing in this video? I have slight narrow feet and im still looking for my perfect shoes. lol
Hi Dasom I have Bloch, the downside is that they don't last long at all! I'm looking for something more durable, and as soon as i find something i will definitely shout it to the world !
wish you find your perfect one soon(and so do to me of course) thank you for your kind answer to my question:) Always loving your video a lot lot!
You are very welcome! I'll keep you updated on the search! Lots of love Alessia :)
6:44 is that a MIKA song I hear!?
It so is!!!! :D
+ Lazy Dancer Tips Hi I am a new subscriber and I love your workouts and find them super helpful! I was wondering if you could please do a video to improve Penché as I really need some help with mine. Thanks :-)
Hi Emily, Thank you for your message! There are few factors you need to consider to improve a penche.
Balance, stability, strength and flexibility.
While I work on the video, in the meantime you can practice with these videos
Balance
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-your-balance/
lazydancertips.com/workout/centre-practice-for-balance/
Stability
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-strengthen-you-ballet-feet-guided-exercises/
lazydancertips.com/workout/improve-your-ballet-legs/
lazydancertips.com/workout/5-minute-ish-abs-workout-for-beginner/
Strength
lazydancertips.com/workout/improve-your-ballet-back-for-arabesque/
Flexibility
lazydancertips.com/workout/how-to-improve-leg-extension-for-ballet-and-dance/
Let me know if they help!
Ciao Alessia :)
Lazy Dancer Tips Hi, thank you so much for replying! I will add these workouts to my playlist, thank you for the advice :-)
Brilliant !! :D Kissy
I am a like " Turn Down for what!!" 😂
This looks sooo easy yet it is sooo difficult not to do a weird face or fish hands while focusing on the legs
ahahaha you are doing it Right Caroline! :D:D:D
I dont know why but whenever im attempting to spot...the more i get dizzy...so whenever im trying to make simple turns...my heads held high but my eyes were looking on the floor...but i will practice spotting and doing releve's
Don't look at the floor, don't look at the floor! You can do it! :D 😘😘😘
Hi, i find i don't really struggle in piroutte if i have to do just one turn but once i get to two turns or more
i always fall out of it... help me
Breathing while turning is important. Try to say your name out loud while turning "my name is Falola Folasayo". This always helped me out :)
Lazy Dancer Tips thank you very much for replying... I'll try it out
well, I seem to understand and not at the same time. I really have difficulties with the direction of the turns...if I try with the mirror it is a bit better...any idea how I can get it faster or better? it is not about perfection....I am quite far from that ...just want to do it right. ...
Go toward your lifted foot, I sometimes say to slap the inside of your thigh to help you with direction. The same hand of the leg up, slaps the thigh. Or imagine to open a door...So hard to explain in writing !!! ahahaha
think I see it now.....Try that on the weekend. then I am more relaxed....😊
Anyone else watching in 2020 and doing these stretches..
I’m too lazy to do the lazy dancer workouts
My problem is overturning!! My Dance teacher calls me spinning top!! I'm trying to get more control😂
It's all about self discipline, you are the one that need to tell your body not to overturn. Rhythm and self control is the key. :)
Lazy Dancer Tips thank you! And thank you for your brilliant videos! I'm getting better every day with your help💖
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Are you dancing professionally now?
Isn't it too slippery??? Please take care!!!!
A little bit but nothing will stop me! :D:D:D Kissy Alessia :)
3:30 u do the wrong turns, u need to take your leg on front, not on back.
Hi Christal, thank you for this, but actually it is meant to be this way. I took inspiration from Bournonville Technique where all the en dehors turns are done with either a coupe side or at the back. This is a very beautiful tecniqhe. Bournonville was ballet master and choreographer at The Roayal Danish Ballet. The company and school use his techinque and choreography at present. "A speciality of the Royal Danish Ballet remains its highly prized story-telling ballets in continuation of the Bournonville tradition". Bournonville's ballets you may know are Napoli and La Sylphide.
I've found this video that is perfect to see all the details. It's a bit long but for young dancers like you, that want to become professionals, it's good to watch and learn for your future career. th-cam.com/video/lGmh14Qn6EQ/w-d-xo.html
Love Alessia :)
O.. Alessia,
Thanks for share.
you missed the glissadés on step 3
...seriously?
yep
yep
yep
My legs hurt
What do you eat?Tell me please!!!!!)))))))))))))
you are very beautiful!
If i told you what i eat you wouldn't believe me! My fiancé tells me I cost him more on food than anything else! :D:D:D
well...stumbling around the office floor..poor neighbours. 3&4 did work a bit though...I'd not come to grips with 1 and 2 any hint? will continue to torture my neighbours later or/and tomorrow 😋
Lots of practice Claudia, I think your neighbours will soon complain...mine haven't yet...but they might soon!! If you don't feel like turning yet, try just with releve, once you are confident enough add the turn! :) Kissy
I wouldn't want to live under your flat, lol!
They haven't complained yet..... hopefully they won't either !!! ahahhh :S :D
Wierdest pirouette exercise I've ever seen