Double PK turns?

Question:ok, i don't know how to spell french words but if you know dance you'll probably know what i'm talking about ;) Anyway, last week at ballet we were doing PKs and my teacher told me and this other girl that ours were looking really good and she would expect doubles this week. i can't do them! can anyone help me? tips, advice, anything? thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: ok, i don't know how to spell french words but if you know dance you'll probably know what i'm talking about ;) Anyway, last week at ballet we were doing PKs and my teacher told me and this other girl that ours were looking really good and she would expect doubles this week. i can't do them! can anyone help me? tips, advice, anything? thanks!

make sure you pull your pique' tight, turn out from the hip, maintain a strong port de bras, spot firmly every time, and get on the highest releve' you can maintain. core strength will help you pull your turns around fully, and keep your hips square to the floor during your turn to keep control over it. position your sholders over your hips to keep the turn tight. good luck!

I know what you are talking about!!

Make sure to spot!! and if you cant do them just ask her if you can stick to singles!

Haha,
you mean double "pique"
turns. But yeah I get it.

You just have to really pull
up and get a quick spot.

yes i no wut ur talkign about.. turn-out your legs (it's easier) stay on high relivate and all u do is give an extra push start like always but with only a little bit more force if u no how to do piroettes you should get it and it could help u to do inside piroettes too ...main thing tho SPOT, hold your core (posture and flex your tummy muscles), and proper arms (they keep u balanced)

Well there is a difference between performing a solid pique pirouette en pointe and in technique shoes. Aside from what's already been said, make sure you bring your opposing shoulder around and step out to your supporting leg.

SPOT, also make sure your toe is all the way to your knee, hold in your core, PRACTICE!