What are the two different pirouettes?

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A pirouette is a complete turn of the body on one foot. The supporting foot can be either on pointe or demi-pointe, with the working leg positioned in various combinations. Our body can rotate in two directions, so there are two distinct types of pirouettes: 1) Pirouette en dedans is an inward turn a...
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A pirouette is a complete turn of the body on one foot. The supporting foot can be either on pointe or demi-pointe, with the working leg positioned in various combinations.Our body can rotate in two directions, so there are two distinct types of pirouettes: 1) Pirouette en dedans is an inward turn a pirouette which turns inwards towards the supporting leg. 2) Pirouette en dehors is an outwards turn in which the body turns towards the raised leg. read less
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