by Julia McColligan | Jan 21, 2023 | Pointe+, Technique, Training
Attitude turns en dedans are one of the most striking steps that dancers execute, from their day-to-day classes to their variations onstage. Mastering this type of turn with consistency, precision and grace requires continual effort and discipline in class. Stacey...
by Amy Brandt | Oct 25, 2017 | Ask Amy, Technique, Training
I had a few weeks off, and I didn’t practice my turns. Now, after being back for a while, I can’t seem to turn like I used to. My teacher said it was a mental block, but I can’t figure out how to push past it. —Devon Ahh, I know this feeling well. I...