Beginner Turns
on Pointe
by Yolanda Correa
Learn the basics of ballet’s most common turns

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12 Lessons
Over 1 hour of full Masterclass

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Private Feedback from Daniil Simkin
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ABOUT THIS CLASS
Have you ever wondered how ballerinas can make turning on pointe look so effortless and easy to do? In this class Yolanda shares personal advice, practical tips and simple exercises for how you can start to practice the most common turns on pointe.
Beginning with the basics of proper alignment, you will learn how to set yourself up for success in soutenu turns, piqué turns, chaînés and pirouettes - 4 simple turns for every ballet dancer.
As with any aspect of pointe training, be sure to consult with a ballet teacher before attempting the pointe exercises from these lessons. Without the proper strength, training and supervision, pointework can become dangerous so take the necessary precautions before beginning this class.
Lessons
included in this class
1. Class Overview
Meet your instructor and get a short overview of what to expect in this class all about basic turns on pointe.
2. Personal Advice for Turning On Pointe
Yolanda shares her advice to help get you started with beginner turns on pointe. From overcoming the fear of turning to knowing which muscles to engage, learn how a star ballerina approaches the technique.
3. Spotting & Alignment
Learn the proper alignment for turning on pointe with exercise demonstrations from Yolanda. Adapt the exercises to your own training to gain confidence and stability in any turning position.
4. Soutenu Turns
Yolanda shares step-by-step instructions for how to do a soutenu turn. Starting with exercises at the barre, learn how you can master this step for any ballet class.
5. Piqué Passé Turns
Learn how to train your piqué turns at the barre before bringing them into the center. Yolanda gives clear exercises and tips to help you accomplish pique turns on pointe.
6. Chaînés
Build up your skills with easy exercises for chaînés on pointe. Yolanda shares her favorite techniques for how to practice these turns across the floor.
7. Pirouettes
Learn the basics of ballet’s most famous turn: the pirouette. From how to properly find the position, to multiple turns across the floor, Yolanda shares her best advice for how you can do it, too.
Teacher
Yolanda Carrera
Principal Dancer
As a star dancer at the Cuban National Ballet, she went on to win multiple international awards before moving to Europe, where her career continued to soar.
As a principal dancer in Berlin and Oslo, Yolanda performed countless classical roles as well as original contemporary works on prominent stages around the world.
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Beginner Turns
on Pointe
by Yolanda Correa
Learn the basics of ballet’s most common turns
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this class for free.
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6 Lessons
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Lessons
included in this class
Class Overview
Meet your instructor and get a short overview of what to expect in this class all about basic turns on pointe.
1. Personal Advice for Turning On Pointe
Yolanda shares her advice to help get you started with beginner turns on pointe. From overcoming the fear of turning to knowing which muscles to engage, learn how a star ballerina approaches the technique.
2. Spotting & Alignment
Learn the proper alignment for turning on pointe with exercise demonstrations from Yolanda. Adapt the exercises to your own training to gain confidence and stability in any turning position.
3. Soutenu Turns
Yolanda shares step-by-step instructions for how to do a soutenu turn. Starting with exercises at the barre, learn how you can master this step for any ballet class.
4. Piqué Passé Turns
Learn how to train your piqué turns at the barre before bringing them into the center. Yolanda gives clear exercises and tips to help you accomplish pique turns on pointe.
5. Chaînés
Build up your skills with easy exercises for chaînés on pointe. Yolanda shares her favorite techniques for how to practice these turns across the floor.
6. Pirouettes
Learn the basics of ballet’s most famous turn: the pirouette. From how to properly find the position, to multiple turns across the floor, Yolanda shares her best advice for how you can do it, too.
ABOUT THIS CLASS
Have you ever wondered how ballerinas can make turning on pointe look so effortless and easy to do? In this class Yolanda shares personal advice, practical tips and simple exercises for how you can start to practice the most common turns on pointe.
Beginning with the basics of proper alignment, you will learn how to set yourself up for success in soutenu turns, piqué turns, chaînés and pirouettes - 4 simple turns for every ballet dancer.
As with any aspect of pointe training, be sure to consult with a ballet teacher before attempting the pointe exercises from these lessons. Without the proper strength, training and supervision, pointework can become dangerous so take the necessary precautions before beginning this class.


Yolanda Carrera
Principal Dancer
As a star dancer at the Cuban National Ballet, she went on to win multiple international awards before moving to Europe, where her career continued to soar.
As a principal dancer in Berlin and Oslo, Yolanda performed countless classical roles as well as original contemporary works on prominent stages around the world.
What is included
in a membership?
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