Performed here in succession, Amber spins 360 degrees on one foot. Turning to the right on pointe and away from the supporting leg, she starts in fifth position right foot in front, makes a plié and pushes off into passé position, the right leg drawn up to touch the supporting leg’s knee.
She completes the rotation, returning to fifth position and uses the momentum to repeat the turn three times adding a double pirouette from fifth at the end, this time with arms in fifth position instead of first position.
Notice how Amber ‘spots’- by keeping her head and eyes orientated throughout each turn she is able to achieve a controlled and graceful stop in fourth position to finish.
Featured dancer: Amber Lewis