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Basic Pique Turns: Floor Exercise

Pique turns, a valuable skill for dance class and competition, are demonstrated by ballet expert Elizabeth Quinn Welch in this video. Pique, meaning 'pricking,' involves shifting weight onto a raised leg. To perform a pique turn, start with your right foot in tondue, execute a half-circle demi rond de jambe, and continue with full releve, sus-sous, and another demi rond de jambe. Master this sequence for graceful single and double pique turns, concluding with a finishing pose.