Mad Monday Multiples
You have probably noticed that
increasing the number of pirouettes you can do is difficult. This is largely
because our bodies become comfortable and accustomed to our usual number,
and rebels against any additions. Muscle memory is a blessing and a curse!
To add another turn, it is often helpful
to add a half turn. That’s right. Change your spot and finish facing upstage. I
sometimes add these half turns into class combinations. Adding a half turn is
easy, and often students will surprise themselves by doing a full extra turn without
trying.
I’m sure part (or all) of this is
psychological, since adding a half turn doesn’t carry the worry of that extra
full turn. Thinking about doing three pirouettes when your normal is two can be
stressful, but it needn’t be.
Experiment with adding an extra half
turn. It’s fun!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #14nn:
“To add an extra turn, try starting with a half turn.”
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