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There are two basic ways to use the arms
when preparing for an en dehors pirouette. The dancer can leave the leading arm
in first and bring the following arm in to meet in as the turn begins. Or, the
leading arm can open to à
la seconde and both arms come together as the turn happens. If you always do it
one way, try the other and see if it works better.
Today I’m focusing on the leading arm
opening to second. Often this helps the dancer keep everything level while
providing a little extra impetus by having both arms come into first
simultaneously.
When using this preparation, it is
important that the deepest part of the plié
occurs as the arms reach second position. It is similar to Ballet Secret #14b: “In a pirouette en dedans, the deepest part
of the plié is when the leg hits à la seconde.”
This coordination is critical, but when
executed properly, the pirouette happens as if by magic!
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #14kkk:
“The deepest part of the plié is when the arms are in à la second.”
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