Across the Floor Turns

Crossfloor Exercise: TURNS by Shannon Tirling!
Introduction to Chaine and Pique Turns

Commence: (Stage Left) Ballet first, arms in bras bas
Preparation: Rise to demi-pointe, arms to first 7-8

Counts Body, Legs, Feet Arms
1 Small step right with right foot staying on demi-pointe Arms in first
2 Step together with left ~ stay on demi-pointe
3 Small step right with right foot staying on demi-pointe
4 Step over with left (single chaine) OR ste together without a turn
5 Small step right with right foot staying on demi-pointe
6Coupe under right leg with left,
release right leg to degage
position with a straight leg off the floor de cote.
Left leg in plie Left arm opens to second (Arms now in third with right in front)
7 Pique to turned out retire without a turn
OR Pique turn to right with left leg in retire
Arms first
8Coupe under right leg with left,
release right leg to degage position with a
straight leg off the floor de cote. Left leg in plie Left arm opens to second
(Arms now in third with right in front)
1-8
Repeat
Repeat