pirouette en dedans
ballet movement
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A pirouette en dedans is a ballet turn performed in place on one leg, with the body turning inward, toward the supporting leg. This movement is a fundamental element in ballet, often executed in series. Dancers typically perform pirouettes on pointe (women) or demi-pointe (men). The term "en dedans" signifies the direction of the turn, meaning "inside" or "forward" relative to the supporting leg. This contrasts with an en dehors pirouette, where the turn is outward.1
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