MASTER PERFECT PIROUETTES

[@julialassetter7838]

I started applying your tips to my pirouettes. And my teacher was like your turns are really good. Whatever your doing keep doing it. So thank you so much 😊

[@basictween7861]

Who else binges these videos in their living room when dance isn’t on 😂

[@hopetakle4500]

yep these and jordan matter

[@thiviyajegaruban6920]

Me

[@adelinekriese527]

Me

[@sanjeetsrinivas]

Me, always play in living room;my brother just gets annoyed.. can't help bro you need to bare with me 😁

[@nicoleb1002]

Yessssss!!!!😂

[@naritruwireve1381]

Holy moly I just did a double pirouette when just yesterday before watching this video, I was barely able to get one down!

[@josiee14]

Joy Bell yeah!!

[@lara6026]

So it worked??like

[@naritruwireve1381]

@@lara6026 yeah, it really did and I didn't stumble at the end of it sometimes. Although I only learned this for fun so I haven't practiced in ages and can't do it anymore

[@lara6026]

Thank you. I am starting to get really interested in ballet in quarantine and am trying to teach myself at home☺️

[@maggieroquemore1994]

Ha! I feel the same way. In dance class, I went across the floor and my dance teacher said okay y'all are going to do a double instead of one and I looked at her like yeah right. So when I went to do it I got the double but I closed my eyes!🤣😆╰(*°▽°*)╯

[@hihigh1196]

pirouettes are probably my worst area in dance. also my arch, for some reason i’m really flexible everywhere else but i’m making NO progress in my arch in my back :( could you make a video about that? it would be really helpful!

[@laurenleslie5192]

girl group central OMG SAME

[@Kate-rh6tq]

Me too me too 😓😓

[@giannam7766]

Maybe try Alivia D’andrea’s channel? She has a really good back flexibility vid for beginners!

[@irisdevine]

I'm literally the same with all you said!! Xx

[@AssassinGamerGal]

my pirouettes are the worse but for some reason i can almost do fouettés correctly lol but i’m getting there for my back arch all i do is do a standing backbend, hold it, then bring myself back up. it’s helped me a lot and if that doesn’t work, alivia might have a lot of good exercises

[@alexandrafotou5877]

Omg!!U seem like the best ballet teacher in the world!!U seem friendly,polite with that children...I would like to have u as my teacher❤️❤️

[@abbystumbo7274]

Me too! I love Claudia Dean's videos!

[@nataliewood5804]

Same but peurets are still VERY confusing

[@Xx.ella.]

Me too!

[@indersendhandhal6964]

Child*

[@dr.mackenziemincey6446]

Yup 👍 me to

[@avasmith5341]

I’m trying to get to 7 pirouettes for the nutcracker this year I’m dewdrop this year I’m really excited for that

[@arandomwillowtree9017]

And I’m just here trying to get a clean double-

[@jas7949]

good luck hope everything goes well that's exciting :)

[@LadyLakeland]

Congratulations! I'm sure you do great. U should post your performance and comment the link! :)

[@elleryreiner9505]

can't even do a clean triple, although I started dance last year so that isn't bad and I only practice 2 times a week 5 hours

[@tweetypie1981]

Wow good look👏👏

[@computerhelpservices]

You always have the best guests. They show forth the essence and spirit of ballet; a beautiful form of expressing art. The smiles and the performances they bring are a treat to the viewer.

[@ddazuulada]

An almost 20 minute long video of Claudia Dean? SIGN. ME. UP!

[@sarahmiller6031]

I've been working on my "one-footed spins" for West Coast Swing and this video appeared on KZbin when I searched for "pirouette progressions." These tips are phenomenal!!! It's been a long time since I've done ballet, but even a novice dancer like me could understand and apply these tips. I can do controlled "one-footed spins" now! Thank you so much, and I enjoy watching your channel :)

[@elinannestad5320]

similar - I want them for social salsa. Tips like these make all the world of difference.

[@keisha1296]

do you have any tips for late dancer like me? edit : i never gotten 127 likes update : a few months ago i got the highest distinction thanks to a few of your tips (i was in primary ) in my studio and next year i have to do 2 grades for my RAD exam meaning (grade 1 and 2) if i pass i will do grade 3 and 4 currently im training 4 times a week

[@danieletu444]

how old are you?

[@keisha1296]

@@danieletu444 ten

[@keisha1296]

@Jolien Deschamps thank u

[@marktwain380]

Yes! Keep dancing and pace yourself, and most importantly dance for your own joy!

[@ninavukovic1252]

@@keisha1296 I started at 11 and a half I'm 15 now and dancing at the theater so don't worry ;)

[@femilabi]

Watching from Nigeria,Bonny 2020 I want to thank Claudia Dean World for helping me learn how to do a pirouette. I want to thank Claudia Dean World for helping me learn I am in Grade 4 in ballet(and also in school) and I not very good at pirouettes. But this video helped me when I was practising my pirouettes. I'm not yet a professional at pirouettes,but this video helped improve my pirouette skills

[@drewjay8940]

Thank you so much for making these! As someone with no formal training, KZbin has been a lifesaver. I like how you break things down into layman's terms. Also, this is a side thought, but something about you reminds me so much of Portia de Rossi.

[@suzyanscombe8246]

This is going to be so helpful 😍 a resolution for this year is to get good consistent triples on flat and on pointe! Could you possibly do a tutorial for pirouettes to open positions (eg to attitude or arabesque)? I always either over turn or 'shunt' the landing! Love you and thank you xx

[@grolobie]

here i am three hours before my show getting some last minute tips.. Claudia, you’re a life saver

[@javentasler]

Okay so i am 15 and i like just started dance and i am one of the only guys at my company. i love your videos they are super helpful, and you seem like a very good instructor. I was wondering if i could like fly out there for like private lessons or something? I know that sounds crazy but like, I am serious. You are an amazing teacher!

[@handsofmercyoncallgmailcom]

Thank you... I am 46 Y/o after a broken foot and spine retraining my turns and dance life.. I used to be a dance teacher..! so Much appreciated... Great JOB!!!!

[@AraCod]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What a present to have a coaching session with Claudia. You did great. Happy New Year dancers! 🌹🙂

[@tiffgoudreau]

Girl YAS! Thank you for breaking down pirouettes like this and explaining it to people. I do private lessons very similar to this but I LOVE that you are sharing your knowledge with the world. There are so many teachers out there that can better themselves simply by going online and learning from other teachers. A+ and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@kohanadegan585]

your channel has helped me so much with ballet and dance in general. thank you for posting these videos to help us, dancers, improve on our dancing skills! ❤️

[@cherie3000]

I am 46 and have never taken ballet classes but i do pliet workouts. These tips will really help my posture during those wo's

[@frederickflavell6942]

I was a world champion freestyle skateboarder and in the routines I would spin one footers avg.20 spin rotations. The shoulder, lats , and axis center geometry is pretty similar!I love how you break down the different positions.

[@brooklynpeoples865]

I am currently watching from my couch with a sprained ankle (unrelated to dance). I’m a mom that hasn’t danced in 10 years, but I can’t wait to give this a shot! This is a very helpful video, it’s great to learn the mechanics before practicing the move. I will definitely be pulling up this video again when I’m healed! 🩷

[@MsKayAlicia]

Super helpful video! When I pirouette on my left leg/foot I always get to about 180 degrees before my left foot wants to just stop being on relevé. Is there a way to remedy this? (If a visual helps, I pretty much hop on my left leg/foot for the rest of the pirouette or I'll kind of hop off the floor for the rest of the turn)

[@marykrause2097]

I think either your ankles/calves aren’t strong enough to continue holding you up on releve (which can be solved with strengthening exercises), or your center of balance is off (like, your axis isn’t completely vertical - concentrate on engaging your core, that helps me). Good luck!!

[@MsKayAlicia]

Mary Krause thank you so much!!!!!

[@TheRonnieaj]

I have the same problem. My right leg doesn’t even want to be on relevé. For me, the issue *was* my calves, as another commenter said. Once I started stretching my calves, hammies, quads and glutes before class, I got much better. It also helped to do some calf raises, just going up and down, to warm up the ankle. I do 2 sets on the weak side and 1 on the strong to get them more equal. Good luck!

[@MsKayAlicia]

Aaren Jackson thank you ☺️

[@defnegursel1446]

Maybe try strengthening your glutes and calves

[@Larissa-nk2vz]

I am so impressed!!! This is the best ballet video I have ever seen!! ❤❤❤

[@youdontknowmesir611]

You are so beautiful and a perfect ballerina! I love very much ballet and your tips will be very useful to me.

[@amijacobs1440]

Love this video! ❤️ One more thing I’d like to add is that a nice clean, quick spot really helps, especially in petite allegro! These spots are floated, which is great for adage, but not always what you want.

[@angeladanovi391]

Great video. Wish I'd had this training 30 years ago. Bonnie is a beautiful dancer and her landings were so elegant. Well done. I could feel it, just watching and may try to just work on my back from this video.

[@sarabonn3153]

this video helped me put SO much! THANK YOU! but i was just wondering if you could do a video on falling out a pirouettes. i would have really good turns if it wasn’t for that. ❤️

[@ShaniOnSinai]

For some reason I can do random pirouettes but when I try to do it correct, I’m not able. I’ll follow the instructions here. How sweet of a teacher.

[@arletteprats7917]

Happy New Year dancers! And Happy Birthday! What an awesome way to celebrate having Claudia tutor you!

[@rachelsimper6982]

I’m definitely going to be using your tips to help my students! I just started teaching and I wasn’t sure how to best articulate corrections so I appreciate your help!

[@nataliefield3794]

Something that may also help Bonnie's pirouettes is attaching her foot to retiré more:) Thanks for the vid!

[@pallamisma2305]

Thank!!! I'm 60 year old -yes!- and I CAN! I got a pirouettes! (one... but elegant...well, i can...) I love you Claudia.

[@daniellebraasch9581]

I was wondering if you could do a lesson on Grand Jete En Tournant and also on Split leaps. I have trouble getting my back leg straight in Grand Jete. I also have trouble getting my split high in Split leaps. Thanks so much!

[@ClaudiaDeanWorld]

Danielle Braasch I’m releasing a video on this , this month! 😍😍😍

[@tgburger]

What a lovely way to spend 20 minutes. Thank you both.

[@dolley2512]

Just discovered this channel! I simply must subscribe! I'm 16 years old and my new years resolution is to finally learn ballet, I've been too scared to do so for years now, but this channel will certainly help!

[@lilyharms9762]

Happy Birthday, Bonnie and Happy New Year Caudia!!

[@hanstappendorff6930]

Hi Claudia - the best in your video is when you speak about holding the hips parallel and building up the right schulderposition. As much as the girl can’t hold a turnout in passe - she shout exercise this position in the center on flat feet (!!!). Not too great is the stopping in the preparation. Much better is understanding the coordination of the 2 legs (short way to releve - long way to passe) with finishing at the same time. Do it also in 5 Position and let the standing leg „slip“ under the axe (it is called a „wskok“) and it is especially helpful when you have all kind of pirouettes on point…. Greetings Hans

[@mahinafajardo]

17, dance tryouts on Monday for school. Never danced before LMAO

[@jinathompson7781]

How’d it go?

[@LadyLakeland]

How'd it go

[@nataliewood5804]

Cool me neither I basically teach myself lol

[@_jeff2630]

You never danct ????!!!!

[@laura_rozenberga]

Omg! This was so helpful! Can you teach more basics in this channel?❤❤

[@vangoghtothepolls7723]

Thank you so much! These tips helped me out a lot! I was able to do a clean landing on my right-leg double much more consistently. I've really been working on balancing my strength out on my "bad" sides in jumps and pirouettes etc and this video really helped. Happy 2019 Claudia 🐣

[@larissapsalc2582]

Great video!! Already seeing personal progress on my pirouettes. I feel more balanced now thanks to your tips!! Extremely helpful!

[@luciahin]

Can you do more of these videos? I find these videos super helpful and have noticed an improvement in dance. Love these videos!

[@ScrapsGoob]

My 6 year old is in Pamela Marshall's academy, just showed her the video, she's really excited, we saw Bonnie yesterday ❤️

[@summergaston]

Happy birthday Bonnie🎉🎉❤

[@crunchybubblewrap]

hi claudia! looking back, this was my FIRST EVER video I saw in ur channel!

[@ChocolateApricots]

You are fantastic! I love, love ballet, but tuned into this video hoping to learn to do turns like this in my West Coast dance. The dances may be different, but having a strong core, strong lat muscles, etc., are important for every dancer. You are so charming and talented. This is 2021; dance has just opening up less than 6 months after Covid shutdown. I’m looking for more of your videos. Thank you for posting! 🌹

[@marisolcastaneda9353]

I love your teaching style and how well the student take the instruction. I wish I could still afford classes for my kids.

[@chris9879]

Does anyone here go through a "unable to pirouette" phase? I haven't been taking breaks from lessons (twice a week) but suddenly i am unable to turn on my right leg for 2 consecutive practices. I used to do doubles but now i can't even finish a single without hopping through. I still can hold my balance on a retiré though. What's happening? Any advice is appreciated! 💟💟

[@bdndogs2877]

I love Bonnie’s Leo!! Looks good on her with her tights and hair!!

[@s.7184]

The upper body tips are so helpful for me, especially the lat pull down. Thank you!

[@ashimochi]

Super helpful! I struggled so much with the basic pirouette and doing a double one was just luck based for me, but I feel like the hips thing might save me, maybe if I fix those pirouette I'll be allowed to use pointes soon ♡ I owe you my life

[@Xx.ella.]

So I’m starting ballet soon and I’m super excited!! I have been watching ballet lol and so far I like your channel the best!

[@inocohen5404]

Could you please also make a video with tips for adults? Thank you so much for the savvy advice!

[@lucyfrances6251]

Turns have always been one of my strengths but there is always room for improvement

[@sarahhussell6175]

Hi Claudia, thanks for this video! I have been looking for something like this for a while. Having watched it, I think your tip on keeping the hips in line is where I have been going wrong. I am only working towards single pirouettes but am finding them so hard! I came back to dancing aged 30 and am taking my Grade 6 this year. X

[@МаринаАзарская-х7г]

The perfect instruction for a perfect piruette! Well-structured, informative, logical and full. Thank you very much!

[@HI1MJERRY]

i get kind of sick to my stomach after doing just one turn, any advice?

[@hmm6088]

Thank you so, so, SO much for this video! Before watching I was only doing singles en pointe and on flat. Now, I can do a perfect double en pointe and on flat!! (My teacher even complemented me :D )

[@julialassetter7838]

Happy birthday Bonnie 🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁

[@margaritaperepelkina9092]

Thank you so much for making this video really unique! I have problems with pirouettes still, and all the tips with i see in KZbin are basicly the same. Yours are really different and also include exercises. You are amazing!

[@ewat7149]

Do you teach regular classes??

[@elyssacurrey9904]

Thanks for including the landing of a pirrouette. Love your expert tips, thanks for sharing.

[@agustinaus1477]

Happy birthday bonnie😍❤️ you’re such a good teacher!! Thanks for the video it’s really helpful💓

[@issyjones5607]

This video helped me so much with my pirouettes! I can now do a clean single, edging into being able to doing a double!! Thank you so much xx

[@LaceyMcDonald-oc6hg]

The band is my favorite, I remember my first time 💕sweet girl*

[@lydiajames4209]

This video was great for basic pirouettes and I was wondering if you had any hints specifically for pirouettes from 5th position. I can never seem to get the balance between power and correct positioning with doubles

[@ashleywangg]

Happy Birthday Bonnie!!!!!!!!!!! Such an amazing and helpful video. I've been stuck doing 2 and a half pirouettes for like half a year. After watching this video and putting pins on my hips (Which feels really weird :P) I managed to do 3 and a half!!! Thank you so much! Also, is it just me or does Bonnie look like Brynn Rumfallo?

[@marktwain380]

Happy New Year Claudia and students...marvelous. Keep it coming in 2019, so helpful👍🤗

[@GabbieZAlday]

corework also helps! it gives you a stronger center because it targets your legs & upper body because in turning, you'd need to pull up and keep the retiré up as you spot many times

[@abiodunade8242]

It’s hard for me to land because I get so wobbly so I don’t even notice that I’m not rolling down any tips for that

[@ivywennergren8988]

i'm DYING to get back to my dance studio so i'm watching these for when i get back and can practice on good floor lol

[@nikhitachittapragada7073]

ivy w omg me to

[@sarahmarciano428]

Aww bonnie is so cute and pretty and talented!!

[@audribienvenu5083]

Her ballet is so beautiful!

[@minalpawar5169]

yess................... verry beautiful

[@howchuuday3413]

Thank u for this cus i stopped ballet for quite some time bc of covid and i will be coming back next month so i tried this out and did one of my CLEANEST pirouettes ever!

[@pnarozer1166]

Great channel, great teacher💜It's beautiful to see that you are so nice to your students and you give very useful tips. This channel is a lovely school💜🎈

[@tegly2426]

I joined dance and in September, I get to do Jazz/Ballet! Super excited and nervous! I have been observing from Dance Moms, LOL.

[@bacevlogs6649]

Why do most dancers turn on their left leg? I turn on my right, so will that be an issue later on?

[@fanpagehelpandtips1886]

I can turn on both

[@shyamprakashupadhyay5144]

Thank you very much this really help me a lot ..I think it is easy to do this firstly but I tried it continuously and continuously and finally I do that on pointe

[@gabytan6730]

Is that Bonnie??? She was my classmate in ballet at "Queensland Dance Center". Please say hi to her for me thank you.

[@michelleshie]

Do you have any exercise for the always lifting hip during retirè?

[@dasiyyang4238]

I suck at pirouettes but I seriously try everything! Like extra classes specifically focusing on them but I can only do a decent ish double flat

[@krasskey]

did this help u? ik it’s been 2 years lol

[@egg002]

Happy Birthday!!!🎉🥳

[@petemelnick2249]

i love ballet i just stared today and i LOVE it thx for helping me out

[@julianwaugh968]

Be prepared for blood sweat and tears and injuries, losing toenails is par for the course. However Ballet is very satisfying and exciting it can take you all over the world. Just make sure you have a plan B, the life of a dancer is short just like an Olympic athlete. Good luck to you, enjoy it while you can, it was an interesting life for and I miss it a lot.

[@just_sarahjane]

“If you don’t have fingernails” 😂😂😂

[@krasskey]

LMAO

[@esstown]

Love you Claudia! You are so wonderful. I love your happy, positive attitude. I'm not a fan of the theraband one - due to pressure on knee caps and somewhat of a "hog-tied" effect that might not be advantageous should the dancer fall. I did love the stabilization ideas for the back, and the landing technique.

[@s.s.7233]

Happy new year and happy birthday Bonnie!

[@hw5235]

What a wonderful teacher you are! ❤️❤️❤️

[@andreamaritz993]

Really gonna love your updated videos! Thank you so much Claudia!

[@pzz0164]

The black one piece under ur shirt, where can I buy it? Also Happy New Year!!!!!

[@aaroneasley3371]

My daughter loves this it helps her SO much

[@piros100]

this year I want to be able to become more consistent and confident with multiple turns, at least 3 en dehors and doubles en dedans. I ordered a turn board online, cant wait to try it if it helps. I'm definitely going to do these tips too.

[@im_rafaella7331]

Claudia I have a question I had a break from ballet for about a year and I’ve lost some of my muscle memory and my flexibility so I’m scared that I can’t catch up with all of the girls so how would get back on track?🤔🤔 By the way thanks for the video😁

[@adiasmom]

Another great video Claudia Dean. Great scholarship!

[@tasmiyatasmi3908]

oh! my god. you are really a best ballet teacher

[@redsloane879]

Happy New Year!! 🎉🎆 Bonnie is lovely and clearly a wonderful student! Thank you for sharing!!

[@crystalma1283]

Good teacher with good student presentation. Thank you for sharing video. ♥️

[@lydiajones6594]

Yass! Thank you so much! You are so talented and really helped me!!😘😘😘

[@alatuzn]

i rlly needed this lol i’ve always been terrible at pirouettes and thought it was a good time to practice now in quarantine lol

[@r4chelsm1th]

i love this video and it has helped so much but turns are defo my weakest, i would love if you did a video on double pirouettes and spotting and landing as i struggle with that the most x