How to perform perfect pirouettes with Howly Ballet

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Welcome to Howly Ballet.
This video features a step by step guide how to achieve amazing pirouettes.
Howly Ballet will help you to isolate each individual key-stage by providing training mechanisms, scientific analysis and comparisons.
Produced by BlackBox Creative @blackbox_creative www.blackboxcreative.co.uk
Directed by Adam Lyons @adamlyonsdop
Branding & Creative Art Direction by Francesca Hotchin @francescahotchin
Cast: Students of Renaissance Arts Conservatoire @renaissarts www.renaissancearts.co.uk
Sebastian Binns @sebastianthony3
Lola Kinard @lolafee_xox
Evie Talbot @evietalbot
Sports Science Consultation provided by
Tim Jarrett @TimSYJarrett from @LeedsSport
Filmed at Northern Ballet & Yorkshire Dance
It’s my belief that all people of all ages can learn, further and excel in technical dance.
I trained at the Royal Ballet School and worked professionally for 15 years and even though I have been teaching for 13 years I very much consider myself a student of dance and I’m really excited to show you all how thorough practice, perseverance and a little science, you can achieve a whole new level of technique & execution.
These tips are what have helped me and all of my students over the years achieve feats of technical excellence in mastering classical ballet technique.

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12 мар 2020

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@finleypiccolo8915 2 года назад

I have to get my double in a week for finals so let’s hope I can, this video is the most detailed that really focused on technique when my teacher didn’t.

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

A whole new series coming soon.I’m glad it helped 👍

@annefitz7346 5 месяцев назад

Practice balancing daily ( like 100x) good luck

@ellakirk4111 3 года назад

I am a Jazz dancer and have been trying to get these pirouettes forever. The positions are different than how I am supposed to do it but this helped a lot. I was am having trouble falling out of my single turns.

@howlyballet7744 3 года назад

That’s great news. The most important part to finishing a pirouette is to lengthen, breathe and try to maintain position for as long as possible. Dare yourself to hold it for a second longer 👍

@lorna7715 5 месяцев назад

Omg this is the best video on the internet !!! Beats all the rest with this in one practice I’ve managed to do a turn and a half in one go ! Thank you so much

@chilanya Год назад

i have about 10 things ruining my pirouettes. I am aware of most of them. also i'm scared of hurting my knee, ankle and foot when the floor is not slippery enough. It is so hard trying to fix all of these problems at once, but if i fis only one bad habit at a time, i still won't be turning. you're right i should probably go back to practicing balance in retiré.

@meredithlouise 2 месяца назад

Fantastic video. I’m not a ballerina at all, but I’ve always loved the movements, the music, and the athleticism. Your breaking down the components and specifics to practice at each key point was fantastic! Thank you.

@user-ll3km2ht8k 3 года назад

2:10 left leg turn out 2:55 balance 3:26 that's me

@howlyballet7744 3 года назад

I often find that working on one section at a time has an amazing impact on our technique. Try not to do too many things at once. I’m quite sure you’ll find consistency with these tips.

@avwel3827 Год назад

Awesome tutorial!!!Thank you!!

@MaybeMayaLikesYo Год назад

Love this!

@the_jesus_girl Месяц назад

Omg I LOVE this

@kaitlyn9213 Год назад

Great video omg! I love ballet but where I live there's only one half hour class a week which obviously isn't enough if I want to improve, so this is a big help :)

@snabeyratne 2 года назад

Excellent tips!

@ashinystone9922 4 года назад

Awesome!! Looking forward to more. How about one for attitude turns. And generally, how to build power for jumps!

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Thanks for the great feedback and jumping will feature very heavily in my upcoming videos. Also I will be posting mini-videos on insta and FB so stay tuned for tips on attitude turns, jumps and lots more.

@alainberlaty1394 2 года назад

Pirouettes were my favorite

@debrajohnson18 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@darkigilass6571 Год назад

Its perfect i just want say thank you so much for sharing this perfect videos

@hfalalalala 3 месяца назад

This really helped me and i realized that my arms werent right so thank you a lot you helped very much ❤

@emirashier 2 года назад

Thank you so much! you just gave me hope and a huge pat on my back that I'm doing the right thing.... he he he :0).

@alexiehulley2107 3 года назад

This is so crazy how quick I have been able to improve my pirouettes! Thank you so much Martin and team, could not have done it without you! Still a long way to go, but I’m very proud of my progress so far ☺️

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

That’s great to hear Alexie. Patience and persistence are the key to unlocking pirouettes 👍

@johneconomou246 Год назад

I admire your reasoning, and wisdom!

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

Pirouettes = Patience

@Tene. 9 месяцев назад

so epic video thanks from argentina

@howlyballet7744 3 года назад

Hi to you all, firstly I am teaching live classes on Instagram on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 16:00 GMT, starting today where I will continue to work on pirouettes and allegro so if you’re not following me just search for HowlyBallet on the gram. Secondly my apologies for delay in more RU-vid content, due to the nature of this year it’s been incredibly difficult to work with my team, but I plan on lots more videos in the near future.

@luizaborn2697 2 года назад

Só a primeira coisa que ele falou já me ajudou d++++, juntando tudo, eu finalmente consegui fazer uma pirouette bonita

@santhiyag1650 Год назад

you are amazing. Is it possible to learn pirouettes in 7 months? I am willing to spend a couple of hours everyday to practice. Please show me the routines that will help me learn the fundamentals fast? Thank you San

@zeytm4127 4 года назад

Amazing! Very hepful tips! Please share more&more. Thank you

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Thank you for your comment. New video drops this Friday at 10:00 GMT

@oreoslush Год назад

I’m in a Highschool dance class and we’re on a jazz unit and we have a routine to memorize and istg this class makes me want to cry but your video will help

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

Good luck with your high school dance. Remember pirouettes are all about balance so practice the basics first and try to stay up as long as possible without putting your heel down. 👍

@bethanylyttle7997 3 года назад

Omg this is so amazing

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

Thank you so much 👍

@tylerhfroemming 9 месяцев назад

I can do a double but it’s inconsistent. I’m really trying for a triple for me show next weekend. I only have one weekend left to fix my coordination.

@bobbyr8526 4 года назад

Win win win!yes please!

@TheGoobsAdultGaming 4 месяца назад

Hi there! What would you suggest starting wise for exercise for strength and balance? I have little dance experience but looking to get back into it. Very hard to find classes in my area for adult "beginners"

@oreomaster5873 2 месяца назад

I'm new to ballet and for my spring show with my group, towards the end I have to do a double pirouette in our contemporary piece. I know balance is definitely something I have to improve on, got any extra tips?

@kaylagib 7 дней назад

I tend to fall out of my turns, I will go around doubles but halfway through it I begin to tip

@sarahayes3432 4 года назад

This is very helpful for me as a beginner to ballet I’m not a ballet dancer I’m a lyrical dancer so thank you!!! Also how about one on fouetté turns!!! Max

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Thanks Max and glad you’re finding the vid helpful. Keep going with your pirouettes and Fouetté Turns are on my future to do list so keep working on that high retire position!

@pennquinn7401 3 года назад

I'm practising my jazz turns and find it helpful to watch these videos for balance techniques etc and I've noticed that my foot is doing a little hop/shuffle in the middle of my turn and I don't know why... do you know why it could be doing this??

@howlyballet7744 3 года назад

Two reasons this could be happening 1. Your off balance and having to Hop to stay on balance. 2. It’s become habit for you to hop on your supporting leg and you’ve lost confidence to stay on balance My advice would be to challenge yourself to avoid hopping by allowing yourself to safely fall off balance when practicing. This will tell you where your Weight is placed when turning. It takes a lot of commitment and trust but you’ll start to build more confidence and consistency by changing your mental approach to your work 👍

@johneconomou246 Год назад

I see that you prefer not to cross the retiré , something that prefered too, when I was young, finding easier to keep my thigh and knee open.Just , out of curiosity, what is your explanation of not crossing it?

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

I trained at Royal when it followed Vaganova methodology so now I am programmed to love a high wide retiré. It’s a choice that I make work by focussing on hip flexor and glute development. Balanchine loved a crossed retiré so I think there’s definitely an argument for both to exist! 👍

@abigaillongworth5543 3 года назад

Any tips on hopping in your pirouette I can do 2 turns if I’m lucky but I always hop or fall out. I try to think about pulling up but I think I just don’t have a natural sense of turn like I’m almost scared so I come out of the turn I don’t know 😅

@howlyballet7744 3 года назад

Try to finish on balance, keep lifting higher when you feel yourself about to hop. Lift that retiré more towards the end.

@xxkbxx1713 4 года назад

This helped me so much, my turns are much better! My only question is, I've heard it A LOT but do you `lock` or hold your muscles tight and strong? All your muscles, in the shoulders, back, legs etc. So your body can support itself and keep posture during turns? I just want to verify it. And also, I am imagine you keep your posture as best as possible during turns? (Shoulders back, straight back, etc

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Many thanks for your comment. Great question as well. Locking positions is a double-edged sword to be honest particularly in a pirouette. If by locking you then take on too much tension which stops spotting or weight adjustments during the turn then that’s not a good thing. But I do also agree that the traps, abs, pecs, delts, biceps & triceps need to feel super engaged and locked in. I often refer to pirouettes as tightrope walking, being strong and balanced with the ability to adjust.

@xxkbxx1713 4 года назад

@@howlyballet7744 That makes sense actually, but what about legs? They are what you're standing on

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Pets andmore I like to establish position of the legs as quickly as possible, I often try to hit full position by the first quarter of the turn and then it’s simply a case of maintaining balance throughout how many pirouettes you can possibly achieve. Most unsuccessful pirouettes occur from too many moving parts and a lack of commitment to maintain position through to the very end. Every performer that I have trained have different specific needs and thoughts but for me if you begin with the correct preparation and mindset, then it’s a matter force from the ground to create acceleration.

@sophvlogs822 Год назад

i am a classical ballet dancer who really struggles to keep my lower back in place. is there a way to make my posture in to a good habit rather than having my lower back out?

@sunsetsav Год назад

The way I got my posture looking good was hearing how my teacher reacted when I didn't have the habit yet! Hope you can get your back nice and straight if you haven't already!

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

Apologies for delay in response- posture is hugely important, but I believe that glute activation is the way forward to maintain turnout and balance for your pirouettes.

@dinamorssi2089 2 года назад

Am a gymnast player & have a problem in balancing a double peroutte & closing my feet together at the end

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

Try not to close. Stay on balance! 😂

@billywilliscroft8478 4 года назад

this is great! could you help with tricks please??

@howlyballet7744 4 года назад

Billy Williscroft next weeks video is all about big jumps, which if you sort out your preparations then tricks are easier to master.

@eringrant9663 4 года назад

Win

@michenglish6867 3 года назад

Claudia teaches weight in the middle??? trying your way. Turns are my nemesis!!!!

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

Everyone has their own teaching methods so I can understand how opinions may differ. My tips are based on my own experiences as a dancer and then as a teacher and I find loading up on the supporting leg delivers a much higher level of consistency and productivity 👍

@himanshuverma9293 2 года назад

How to improve my pirouette balancing???🙏

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

For me, other than repetition I would highly recommend Glute and Andominal exercises to help you stabilise your body in position 👍

@himanshuverma9293 2 года назад

@@howlyballet7744 thanks for giving my question answer 🙏🙂

@chiarabay9364 Год назад

It was confusing when he talked about the arms and the arm not leading but the body moving with the arms but then never demonstrated how to do that! Or what to do! It’s like a huge chunk was missed out, so am now none the wiser of what to do with the arms as you ‘take off’. He jumped from the preparation t9 the ending with nothing in the middle. Please redo this video! I’m desperate as I have an exam in November xx

@howlyballet7744 Год назад

I understand your frustration as there are at least 500 points where a pirouette can breakdown (if not more) I’m about to produce a whole new series of pirouette videos to help everyone, but until then if you need some guidance just let me know 👍

@mesa577 3 месяца назад

this will definitely gelp he win a fight.

@glsxyii6617 2 года назад

My turns are so bad 😭

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

Then take it back to basics and fully concentrate on balancing. When I was having bad days with my pirouettes I would just simply work at the bar and then let go and try to hold position for as long as possible to lock in that muscle memory.

@glsxyii6617 2 года назад

@@howlyballet7744 thank you for replying, my ballet teacher said that my turns will be great if I could balance

@howlyballet7744 2 года назад

@@glsxyii6617 balancing means getting stronger on your supporting leg so spend at least 15 minutes a day working on it 👍