Chaînés: One Link at a Time

This week, I am going to talk to you about Chaînés - which usually involve a series or ‘chain’ of turns.
Chaînés requires agility and good body coordination, since it uses a whole side of the body - legs, hips, ribcage and shoulders - to snap the body around.
In this video, I gave tips and critical points that'll help you master chaînés turns.
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[@mirandabroxson7891]

Thank you, I appreciate every lesson you share. Learning to dance at 35, I'm taking classes locally but I NEED the basics. So appreciated.

[@Kitakita87]

The best 👏 turtorial I’ve seen hands down. I’m going to practice this right away. Chaîne turns have always been my least favorite bc I get so dizzy and my feet are too far apart. I hope to change that mindset.

[@aurelietaby1080]

Thanks for your clear explanations❤ form.Cameroon

[@mmushu1]

Good technique and very good explanation, step by step, layer by layer, no rush, paying attention to many important details that will help a dancer later on, reduce different problems.

[@normamimosa5991]

One of the best corrections I have ever had in ballet is to turn your head with your turn. In other words don't leave it behind. Still whip it around to the spot, but start that whip around with your turn. Don't leave your head behind. It comes down to a timing issue and makes pirouettes a whole lot easier

[@Augeta10]

Thank you Mr. Du! This is by far the most clear and comprehensive explanation of chaine turns I see. Please continue with your great technique newsletter!

[@santhiyag1650]

This video explains basic elements of channe turns very well. Thank you soomuch

[@janlasalle8845]

Thank you so much for helping me get back on track!

[@hyorita]

Thank you always❤

[@SephoraDuLac]

I am really grateful for this instruction, thank you.

[@ilmhbpd]

I love this thank you ❤ I wasn’t taught a few of these things. Now I know:) I knew something was off when I did them.

[@sofiaalmeida3770]

Thank you so much and hi from portugal!

[@joleneblair8640]

Thank you! This was very helpful!

[@sharonreichter2537]

What a great teacher.

[@annaruthboyce]

This was so helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@carolyngibbs278]

Thank you for this. I just came back from class and there was no explanation as to how to do these turns which came at the end of a combination. Now I can practice.

[@MissEmily-ld3hl]

I like the counting you do in the spotting exercise. I usually count in 4 but I think I will try 8. I do the turn on flat first and they lift the heel to pivot and have to "glue" their heels together. Later they do your version holding demi pointe that you show in the video. Would you recommend having them put their hands on their shoulders and their elbows lifted because I find the kids lose the integrity of keeping the elbows to the side with their hands at their waist? They tend to let the elbows go back. thanks in advance

[@chelseyrader]

Oh hands on shoulders for sure!!! elbows level with shoulders and directly out to side. The elbows act like arrows that they can see look over with their eyes maintaining the spot👍🏼