
Master the four pirouette components—legs, core, arms, and head—with precise alignment and posture. Practice barre basics, relevé retiré, centre axis, and half turns in third to first positions.
Master spotting through quarter turns during pirouettes, keeping the head front as the body turns. Build balance, alignment, and coordinated use of hips, core, arms from third to fifth positions.
Turn from fourth position to perform pirouettes, with the back leg lifted to the knee and weight centered over the standing leg, heels down. Curve the leading arm, maintain turnout.
Master 3/4 turns from fourth position on demi-pointe using the bar, focusing on posture, alignment, and controlled relevé to build balance and shoulder engagement.
Learn to execute full pirouettes from fourth position en dehors through controlled relevé, alignment, arm coordination, spotting, and progression from quarter turns to two half turns and a full turn.
This course is designed for complete beginners looking to learn how to do a full pirouette or for improver ballet dancers looking to revise their technique. Over 5 days the course takes you through the necessary terminology, posture, alignment and coordination to complete a perfect single pirouette from 4th position. Every day starts with strengthening exercises at the barre (you can use a chair or countertop), before coming into the centre to gradually build the technique needed for a pirouette.
Each lesson lasts around 15-20 minutes and should be carried out in a clear space, free of potential hazards. Gym clothes are ideal, along with either a pair of ballet shoes or socks and long hair should be tied up. Avoid dancing on a slippery floor and check with a medical professional if you have any existing injuries or health conditions that could be aggravated by a dance lesson. It is recommended to do a short warm-up and gentle stretch before starting the lesson.
The course does not need to be completed in exactly 5 days, so you should feel free to progress at your own pace. For best results, only move on to the next lesson once you feel confident with the exercises you have learnt in previous lessons.
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