by Katie Slattery | Dec 1, 2021 | Technique
As a dancer, former Orlando Ballet principal Katia Garza was a remarkable talent when it came to turning and jumping in a manège. She could make the Sugarplum Fairy’s piqué turns look effortless, and she was equally impressive when performing a circle of double sauts...
by Pointe Magazine | Aug 13, 2020 | Technique, Viral Videos
A string of piqué turns en dedans, says Erica Fischbach, director of Colorado Ballet Academy, should appear powerful yet effortless. “The effect you want to create is that you’re flying.” In this video tutorial, Fischbach offers her insights for...
by Natalia Boesch | Jul 9, 2020 | Technique, Training
A string of piqué turns en dedans, says Erica Fischbach, director of Colorado Ballet Academy, should appear powerful yet effortless. “The effect you want to create is that you’re flying.” Here are her tips to achieve this as you whirl through...
by Natalia Boesch | Oct 15, 2018 | Technique, Training
It’s the complex transfer of weight that makes piqué turns en dehors—commonly called “step-overs”—so tricky. Maria Torija, director of the BalletMet Dance Academy, shares her ideas on how to successfully navigate these inevitable...