Master the Art of Piqué Turns with these Tips | Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching

[@windsorlewis3344]

I love how clearly you explained this.

[@andygutierrez4512]

I tried this and I was able to do two clean piqué turns for the first time in my life. This man is amazing

[@denicecsimpson3531]

I really love the way you break things down and make them very logically and mechanically.....AWESOME

[@leilagysman8860]

I love how you explain the energy to get the lift thanks so much

[@anibrown5374]

excellent, easy to understand and execute

[@ldavid2528]

Beautifully explained, thank you! Very eloquent, patient, and thoughtful.

[@lucemovement2435]

This was super helpful as a fellow teacher. I've had a student I've been working a lot with on pique. Can't wait to try a couple of these tips

[@katieb_]

Thank you, mr. Du

[@user-zc2jt5ok2o]

Thank you very very much, it’s really helpful

[@ilariaaldegheri4559]

Your teachings are truly useful ❤

[@janlasalle8845]

I found you on KZbin. Im an older dancer and balance is more of a problem,,,especially in turns,,,not sure if I can retrain myself if it might be an inner ear problem of aging but I love your teaching methods, Thank you.

[@Swan-world1010]

Thank you mr du.

[@Augeta10]

Thank you Professor Du! This explains really clearly and helps me doing the right move! Bravo!

[@katherineohara6943]

Oh my gosh thank youuuuu! I have Bluebird variation in 2 days!!!!😱 I thought I had my turns down, but I don’t! I am on pointe for the show! Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!

[@seijitowa6090]

Thank you for your contribution.

[@Ariel-nd2xm]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤😺

[@guangminghe8020]

Thank you so much , 👍

[@cbudzyn]

Fantastic explanation, many teachers I’ve encountered introduce the turns going towards the opposite wall-facing sideways (mirror). Having children tendu to second & piqué onto demi (opposed to keeping the body square). Three things become habit: falling over supporting leg, not holding centre/falling back, or not completing the turn. I’ve never understood why teachers oppose alternative methods to achieving the same result which benefits the students long-term.

[@ilmhbpd]

I was confused about this move, as I’m performing it soon, and my teacher said I had it correct but I know I didn’t LOL this helped me get it correct or at least more stable thank you ❤ i admire you a lot and can’t wait until August adult DUCON 😊

[@Quirkalicious_07]

My teacher said if I work on my chaines and pique turns I should be able to go to ballet 4 And I rlly want to so I’ve been searching around on how to improve and you’ve helped so much

[@jesseyliau3278]

Absolutely agree. I teach different syllabuses and different schools I can only suggest them to turn with traveling forward instead of sideway. This video help me give better cue to teach better. I have a question here, what do you think of some people using round arm for preparation instead of arabesque arm ? Many appreciate for your sharing.

[@runqiao_du]

Thank you for your time watching my video. To your question, yes, some teachers teach round arms and the hands in first and second position in preparation. In my opinion, this position loose the coordination and the energy produced by bringing the hands into the first position from a palms down position. The energy of hands coming in should be coordinated with the legs’ energy. Again, in my opinion, the round arms position doesn’t produce the same speed and energy. Thank you again, I hope this explanation helps.

[@noopy99]

What syllabi teach the sideways motion? :)

[@seijitowa6090]

I'm a very beginner. So I have a unprofessional question. I have watched the chaine workshop video of yours. And you explain about the head position quite importantly. So should I move and turn my head as same as the chaine? Thanks.

[@jessicatevnan3137]

If i start efface like that my teacher's gonna say something 😂

[@johneconomou246]

No dancer on stage, executes tour piqué by facing the direction is traveling to, they all move to the side. With the correct technique is just as easy. It sounds dogmatic to find the decoté tour piqué wrong.On the contrary,tour piqué gives more authority to the dancer by using the corner of the eye!

[@noopy99]

Which syllabus/method does teach the decoté tour? :)