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Uhm. I used to do gymnastics, so I can sorta dance. And after I quit gymnastics, I decided to do ballet, but I only did for about 3 months. I want to be able to start again and I decided to teach myself fouette turns. Uh..they're not very good. At all.


CRITIQUE ME GUYS. HELP ME FIX THEM.
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I haven't really done fouettes to an extent, but your fouettes aren't that bad! I can tell you are moving around a lot and I'm not sure really the cause of that from watching that video, but there's a good chance that it could be because your leg is getting heavy and pulling you around the room. Have you noticed your leg being heavy while doing fouettes? If so, trying pointing your foot harding, turning out more if possible, or pulling up your knees. Also watch your retire (sp?) in the turns I think its a little turned in. I hope this helps. Good luck with your fouettes!

. . . hell, that's better than I can do, and i've been dancing for 7 years ;__________;

are you taking classes now?

make sure that you start with a good deep plie, both heels need to be on the ground, with your weight equally placed over both legs. and if your turning from 4th position, turn out more.
right now it looks very parallel, like a jazz prep.




when your going around in the turn, make sure that your legs are turned out as much as you can turn them out. keep your knees up towards the ceiling, don't let them turn over.

what will help with this is working your turnout in tendus and plies, using your turnout muscles as you work. the muslces you should be using when you turn out are really around your hips, and the side of your hips, and under your butt.

really work on randejambes entaire and enlaire, (on the ground, and in the air). focus on keeping those knees to the ceiling, and presenting your heel forward.

also practice some basic pirouettes as well. plie, and bring that foot straight up your leg to passe. and use your turned out knee to help propel you around.

and on the plie note, make sure that when your turning, that you get a deep plie, then pop straight up into your highest releve. if you make sure that you get a deep enough plie, you won't move so much across the floor.

you just need some fine tuned practice is all.
i have the same problem with putting both my heels on the floor for prep.
you should get into some classes. you're doing those turns quite well for being self taught. they're very hard to do.

i hope some of that was helpful.

I think stronger arms would help. Your hands are very limp at the end.
On that note, don't wind up your arms when you're about to turn! If you look at your prep, your 'second position' arm is going way behind you so you can gather momentum for your turn. This will throw you off.
When you retire on your turn, make sure you keep your knee as high as it is when it's straight out. You're letting it drop, which doesn't look very nice and no doubt hinders your turning.
And yeah, keep it all turned out. Good job. Fouettes are my favourite. =]

ok...so, i noticed at the beginning of your turn, your prep, your arm did a little circle thingy when you brought it in front to third position, it should go straight from second to first (make sure you don't over cross it) to third. also, you need to work on your spotting, pick something to look at and find it when ever you turn around. and the last thing is, when you turn, just push straight up on your standing leg and (since youre a gymnist) 'stick it' throughout the turn. that way you won't do the whole bouncing all around the room thing. hope this helps. wow if i was able to follow my own advice i would be an amazing dancer!! smile