How To Pirouette

Learn how to pirouette with Alexandra Macdonald, the first soloist of the National Ballet of Canada.
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Alexandra Macdonald is the Snow Queen in the National Ballet's The Nutcracker. She shows CBC Arts how to pirouette. Give it a spin!
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How To Pirouette
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[@joll899]

What am I doing. I don't need to learn how to do a pirouette. I can't even dance. I have an essay due tomorrow

[@rey-4521]

Is it just me or that spotting is extremely difficult?😅

[@magnus8764]

When you dont even know ballet and dont know anything at all and still watching this 😂😂

[@mannatkaur9530]

DISCLAIMER: As a ballet dancer, you will definitely not get this ballet step in a minute. It takes time, patience, and practice. So, you GOT THIS!! Keep going

[@coashddjj2]

I'm not a ballerina, but this was so pretty and interesting to watch ☺

[@RenataRochaNat]

Her feet are incredible. I'm just annoyed they choose the Dance of the Reed Flutes for a Snow Queen.

[@Alexandra-gv9bo]

Im stuck at the first step = warm your feet 😂

[@aurorarubino3064]

* tries to do it, falls on face*

[@Diamondunicorn386]

As a ballet dancer you will not learn this straight away as it takes time and practice

[@toutac8886]

Can’t believe they added the dance from fortnite into a real thing 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ghin1905]

her thighs are probably stronger than my entire body

[@justsomeone1757]

Ballet requirements: be extremely elegant and feminine while also being stronger than half of the population

[@bell5840]

When the person you're in love walks in front of you:

[@luvgalore320]

Them: Just dress casual

[@didinos665]

I have never been able to do ballet.

[@ponybliss]

she is so elegant ♡

[@poly_hexamethyl]

I love how her balance and technique is so good that she can also make it look so effortless, artistic and elegant.

[@danuhhh1557]

Instructions not clear enough, broke my neck

[@DehydratedLisa]

Me:* gets inspired by video *

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Why was this on my recommendation list? I can't even stand on my toes without falling down