IMPROVE YOUR A LA SECONDE TURNS | Tips + Exercises for Turns in Second

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  • In this video, I explain ways to improve a la seconde turns for dance. I give some tips and exercises to help with proper technique. I also talk about common mistakes I see dancers make. I hope these tips help you!
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  • @TRENDINGALERTTT
    @TRENDINGALERTTT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I taught myself and I would like to improve because I get hyped up by my team but I don’t know if I’m doing them correctly..!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Danielle C that’s definitely the case for a lot of people. Focus on your technique and doing them properly! Do it for yourself and your future (not the applause 🤗)

  • @jessicanelson7898
    @jessicanelson7898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    i would love to see a video with how to get better calypsos! my knee in the back keeps bending down and doesnt stay at a tabletop position!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jessica Nelson got it! on the to-do list :-)

    • @lolagiddings7593
      @lolagiddings7593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jessica Nelson that keeps happening to me too😫😫❤️

  • @Bri333cheese
    @Bri333cheese 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You literally read my mind I keep falling out of my turns and I keep traveling while I spin I hope these tips help me!😁

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Woohoo! You got this! I hope it helps :-)

  • @lvngdedgrl7
    @lvngdedgrl7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    this was my life saver tysm...my dance team results come in tmmr and i’m so excited! Turns have never been my strong spot but I know I can do
    it, thanks to you🤗🎊 you don’t understand how much this helped me!!!!!!!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awwww yay! I'm so glad to hear that!!! I hope it goes well for you, and I'm happy I could help!

  • @patriciaanderssonlindahl9883
    @patriciaanderssonlindahl9883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for making this video! 🤍

  • @IATEALLTHECHEESE
    @IATEALLTHECHEESE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First video of yours and you're so wholesome! I'm not quite at the level yet that they teach you to do these (interfound in ballet, and pre elementary in jazz), but I'm able to do all of the things well, and can do a triple pirouette. This really helped me and it's so well made! Thank you so much!

  • @jilliankeeney4194
    @jilliankeeney4194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video help so much!

  • @tomhayes413
    @tomhayes413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really helpful trying to learn them at the moment

  • @itskxffi4464
    @itskxffi4464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos help me so much. thank you so much.

  • @jojofeathers5235
    @jojofeathers5235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for the amazing content!! I'm trying out for UH for this next season and your videos have been so helpful!!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome! I'm happy to help. Good luck!

  • @jemimajoe
    @jemimajoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i got my a la seconde yayayayayay im sooooooooooo happy thank you soo soo much your a great person..have a NICE day

  • @alyssa3662
    @alyssa3662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ahhh thank you so much for this video!! This helped out all my problems

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh good! You're welcome! :-)

  • @hannahgluckman6334
    @hannahgluckman6334 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you!

  • @tamsin1815
    @tamsin1815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! I have to learn these turns for a solo and I have never done them before!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!!! Good luck:-)

  • @Emma-mu2bs
    @Emma-mu2bs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tysm for this video!! I’m on a high school dance team and have no dance experience prior to it. I was a competitive gymnast though. I “have” my a la seconds but I’m working on getting my technique to be A LOT better

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course! You got this!

  • @auvxxia597
    @auvxxia597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG TYSM i used to turn weirdly and noticed after watching dance moms so i tried turning the normal way and i kept traveling so i fixed my core

  • @kiwiawheeler8661
    @kiwiawheeler8661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    thank you! i need to try to get mine better for my lyrical routine this year and i have them really good on carpet but on the studio floor for some reason i can only do them somewhat ok with one shoe but i have only used these tips once and they seem to work!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep working at it! You got it:-)

  • @saniah1711
    @saniah1711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for making this! I went from 3 a la secondes on my bad leg to 5 a la secondes!!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      woohoo!!!! glad I could help :-)

  • @oliviaearnshaw5475
    @oliviaearnshaw5475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped me so much thank you

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay, I'm glad!!! You're welcome!

  • @greciagalaviz4380
    @greciagalaviz4380 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really help me I got better and saw the improvement in days.

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grecia Galaviz Aw yay!!! Happy to hear that :-)

  • @laurencanjo1945
    @laurencanjo1945 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally I needed this that is meeee

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha woohoo glad I could help :-)

  • @storywriter3320
    @storywriter3320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, the main reason is actually from a dance show called The Next Step. I do have studio experience, and I am in a studio. We are working on multiple turns. But, I have an audition in a few or so months. So I am working really hard. Thank you! For this video, it helps a ton.

    • @hmbracletes
      @hmbracletes หลายเดือนก่อน

      I LOVE the next step SOOO MUCH

  • @annazamora7766
    @annazamora7766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It’s like you read my mind😅

  • @Daiana_Bulb
    @Daiana_Bulb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I've been trying to learn a la second turns for a while, and I'm getting the basics of it. And now I'm trying to improve them now. Is it okay if my leg is extended higher than 90 degrees? Or for sit have to be exactly 90 degrees? And do you have any acrobatics tutorials? Thank you for the vid btw!!💓💕🤗

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      iLeonu_e Hey! That’s awesome-keep working at it! From most of my training I have heard that it is best to keep the leg at or under 90 degrees! That will be the most efficient way to use your energy :-)

    • @Daiana_Bulb
      @Daiana_Bulb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@KayleenBabel OMG!! You replied!! I also have another question. Whenever I begin my turns I'll sometimes either lose my balance or bend over too much and fall out of it. Do you have any tips to help with that? Thank you again!!💜🦋💙😊

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      iLeonu_e I’ll try to make a video soon about it! Practice single leg releves and core work in the meantime! That will help a lot

  • @katharinaspeelman1623
    @katharinaspeelman1623 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a dance student at Indiana university of Pennsylvania and this is our main step!

  • @laurenmercie
    @laurenmercie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi I’m auditioning for Pom squad and I love to see a video of how to do a turning disc!!!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Okay! I'm working on it!!!

  • @fatimahurtado4153
    @fatimahurtado4153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What happens with my a la secondes is that I stop and I don’t have enough impulse please help me I want to be like Maddie Ziegler 😂

  • @lapissed4707
    @lapissed4707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    your channel is God sent! lol but seriously

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      awww it makes me happy to hear that :-)

  • @sophiavanessa2467
    @sophiavanessa2467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I learned my turn today but my leg keeps dropping this really helped

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sophia Vanessa 24 Yay! Keep working at it!♥️

  • @karstynbraun842
    @karstynbraun842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i made my high school dance team !!

  • @l4rson17
    @l4rson17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’m mostly a left leg person but for auditions I have to do my right side. I’ve noticed that I usually always hop with right a le seconds, do you have any tips? Also this is v helpful thank you!!!!!

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi! I would work on single leg releves on that side, and also make sure you're not throwing yourself off balance by moving your upper body... that could be the reason you're hopping... I notice people tend to hop either because 1) they don't have the single leg strength to go up and down in releve without moving or 2) they are doing too much upper body movement and have to compensate to find balance by hopping! I hope that helps!

    • @l4rson17
      @l4rson17 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kayleen Babel thank you!

  • @chloekunz1032
    @chloekunz1032 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So... I have have clean turns on my right side and my left side is better for those types of turns... I need help

  • @theaandhlife4841
    @theaandhlife4841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m a junior in high school looking to try out for a dance team in about a year. How important are turns in second? My strengths are extensions and I can leap as well, but turning has always been a struggle even though I’ve been dancing for 12 years. I have consistent doubles on both sides and my turns in second are inconsistent and only on 1 side. Do you think I can improve these within the year I have?

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey! It really depends on the team. Some teams will consider it more important than others, so you just need to do your research. But YES girl. You have plenty of time to improve. Figure out what is throwing you off and slowly work on those things! You can do it! Good luck :-)

  • @paintthepictures7773
    @paintthepictures7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can only do 3 and my goal is 6. Wish me luck ! I got this ! And thank you

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do it!

    • @paintthepictures7773
      @paintthepictures7773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KayleenBabel Thank you! Do you have tips on how to do multiple pirouettes because when I spot something when Im doing them I can only do one. But when I dont spot in my pirouettes, I can do 4-5. Do you have any tips with it ? :(

  • @s.franciswilliams7388
    @s.franciswilliams7388 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    can you show how to start it? And idk how to keep myself going, like i lose power after two turns :///

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'll try to make a video on it :-) You should practice single leg releves and really pushing out of the floor. Also make sure you're using your arms to help get yourself around!

  • @pamelamarinakis6778
    @pamelamarinakis6778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    do u have any tips for if you’re supporting leg is always bend? because mine is ALWAYS bent when i’m turning and my coaches tell me to straighten it and i try but it isn’t working

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have you tried going back to the basics and working on releves and single-leg releves? You should focus on getting the leg super straight in releve, then move on to the turns while maintaining the same principles... Also, straightening your base leg requires your quad muscle and calf to be super strong, so you should feel it squeezing there when you releve/turn! I hope that makes sense & helps!

  • @brookerian3734
    @brookerian3734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Basic just told me I’m not strong enough

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Brooke Danielson Most people aren’t! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Of course there are other factors as well, I just feel like strength is really important to be successful with turns!

    • @donutwizard38
      @donutwizard38 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KayleenBabel how do I get more stronger or more leg muscle

    • @torianalugo3545
      @torianalugo3545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @brian_selife_savage7100
    @brian_selife_savage7100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question,I struggle on changing spot turns,I’m able to get to the second corner but once it hits that corner I can’t do anymore.Do you have any tips and also do you have any tips on do a la second turns out of a jazz pirouette

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can make a follow-up video on that :)

  • @abigailstaffel1156
    @abigailstaffel1156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have any tips on how to not crunch down onto your supporting leg when you plie? I've been doing it for as long as I've been turning and I just don't know how to fix it :///

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm going to put up a video soon with more turn tips because so many people have been asking for it! For now, I would really recommend doing single leg releves at the bar and concentrating on keeping your upper body stable. If you can get the position properly before you actually turn, it will help a lot!

  • @nina688
    @nina688 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are some Exercises to help Strengthen your legs, cuz when I do mines I always get frustrated because there not high enough and my legs aren’t straight

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Axtumn Lxves if you’re legs aren’t straight you should practice relieves!!!!! I just made a post on Instagram about straightening your knees, and i talked a little bit about it in my latest video (“these things make your dancing look bad”) If your extended leg isn’t getting high enough, practice extending it out, holding it as high as you can, and then lifting up just a little bit (like little pulses). It’s kinda hard to explain, so I’ll try to make a video soon! I hope that helps

    • @nina688
      @nina688 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tysm! It’s just that I get frustrating when I thought I did great but when I take a video of myself my a la secondes aren’t perfect

  • @marisahhorn9601
    @marisahhorn9601 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about reverse la seconde I have the original turn but now I’m expected to do this and I can’t get them. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Essentially it's the same principles, but you'll have to keep the leg out to the side the whole time instead of bringing it across your body. That will take more glute strength and working on turnout will help!

  • @Amber-gh3cu
    @Amber-gh3cu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im just curious why a la seconde turns are never done with a right standing leg. I have arthritis in my left ankle, but have always wanted a la secondes. Does it just look weird to do it on the other side?

  • @emilyeklund3912
    @emilyeklund3912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been working on a la seconde turns since I was either 9 or 10 years old and I still struggle. I keep rolling my supportive foot whenever I turn. Is there a way to stop myself from doing it?

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      definitely working on releves on their own will help... you want to get a solid foundation without the turns first. Check out my latest video ;-) I hope that helps!

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  • @pamelamarinakis6778
    @pamelamarinakis6778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can do a lot of turns in second but the problem is I cannot go in Releve am I supporting leg is so so so bend and I try to exercises but it does doesn’t help so if you have any tips I would really help

    • @KayleenBabel
      @KayleenBabel  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try standing at the barre and doing the motion of a turn without the actually turn. And then when you get to the center to do the turns, start with one at a time and make sure you’re pushing into the floor while straightening your leg as much as possible. Then work on adding one more at a time after you’ve mastered that! There’s really no shortcut except using your quad muscle to really straighten your leg!