How to do a Chaîné Turn

From YouDance · 2021

How to do a Chaîné Turn
10 min3rd4th5th6thDance
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Summary

A beginner ballet lesson that breaks down Chaîné Turn step by step. The teacher demonstrates the move slowly, names each part, and shows kids exactly how their body should move -- a clean building block for young dancers.

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All ages

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Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Move and talk

  1. Which body parts move the most when you dance Chaîné Turn?
  2. Was the movement fast or slow, sharp or smooth?
  3. What other ballet step could you add before or after it?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: ballet, chaîné turn.

Try it: Dance Chaîné Turn three times with the video, then once on your own to the count. Watch for: keeping your balance and moving on the beat.