Putting your own spin on it

When it comes to pirouettes, one size does not fit all, discovers Nina Levy .

WHY do audiences love pirouettes? Perhaps it’s because the human body is patently not designed to spin. Maybe it’s the danger factor… balancing on demi pointe or pointe is precarious in itself, but when you add rotation, the stakes are so much higher. Or maybe it’s just the sheer spectacle. Strong turns are a vital part of a professional dancer’s skill set. The very thing that makes pirouettes so impressive, however – the risk factor – can also make them daunting for the aspiring dancer. So what can you do to get on top of your pirouettes? We spoke to staff at the Australian Ballet School, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and Royal Academy of Dance to get the lowdown on pirouettes. Anatomy of a pirouette What is the recipe for a pirouette? If…

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Dance Australia (Digital) - 1 Issue, April/May 2017

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