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The Basic Turns of Ballets Grade 6 Understanding How Balletic Turns Develop from each other

Dance. The Basic Turns of Ballets Grade 6 Understanding How Balletic Turns Develop from each other. Chaine Turn. Combined Turns. Pique Turn. Pirouette Turn. Chaine Turns: Meaning “chains” “links”. - Chaine Turns are turns commonly done rapidly in a straight line.

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The Basic Turns of Ballets Grade 6 Understanding How Balletic Turns Develop from each other

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  1. Dance The Basic Turns of BalletsGrade 6Understanding How Balletic Turns Develop from each other Chaine Turn Combined Turns Pique Turn Pirouette Turn

  2. Chaine Turns: Meaning “chains” “links” - Chaine Turns are turns commonly done rapidly in a straight line. This turn is at all times done in releve with the feet and arms in first position It is important that dancers “spot” while doing these turns to keep from becoming dizzy or travelling outside of the straight line - Arms should be held strong - Legs should be super straight without any bent knees These turns are done on two feet What do chaineturns look like? Next

  3. Quiz Time! What does the word Chaine mean in the ballet language? It is important that dancers “________” to keep from becoming dizzy or travelling outside of the straight line Are these turns done on two feet or one foot? Arms and feet should be held in second position. True or False Home

  4. Pique Turn : Meaning “Pricked” Pique turns, like chaine turns, can be done in a straight line This turn goes from two feet to one foot The arms go through a la seconde and move into first position while completely one turn The working leg will immediately come up into passe, well turned out at the hip, in order to perform a perfect turn It is important that dancers “spot” What does a pique turn look like? Next

  5. Quiz Time!! What does the word Pique mean according to the ballet language? This turn goes from _______ foot/feet to ______ foot/feet. The working leg goes into (passe, attitude). Circle one. The arms move from a la seconde to first position. True or False Home

  6. Pirouette Turn: Meaning “whirl” “spin” Pirouette turns are a series of turns done on one foot. The arms are held in first position the entire time (fifth position can be used as well) Turns can be done turning towards the back or towards the front Pirouettes can contain one spin or a series of spins before finishing It is important that dancers “spot” What does a pirouette turn look like? Next

  7. Quiz Time!!! What does Pirouette mean according to the ballet language? Turns can be done backwards and sideways. True or False Arms arm held in ______ position, and can also be held in _____ position if ask. How many turns or spins can you do while performing a pirouette? Home

  8. All of the Turns Combined Pique, Pirouette and Chaine Turns all together! Next

  9. NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO DO THE TURNS!!!TRY IT OUT WITH A PARTNER!!!! Home

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