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Description of elements of a typical combination:
Description of elements of a typical combination:
“Pirouettes are revolutions of the body on the ball of one foot or on the tip of one point shoe, with the other leg usually in the passé position” (Cavalli 2001, p. 115).
Typical steps in this combination include
Tendu
Pas de bourée
Chassé
Plié
Pirouette
Meter
Meter
triple (3/4)
Tempo
Tempo
moderate: 64 bpm per "count"
Accentuations
Accentuations
Very firm rhythmic structure
Cavalli (2001) suggests the following for the use of a crescendo: “A crescendo on the demi-plié preparation before pirouettes not only reflects the verticality of the turning position but also reminds dancers that sneaking gently up to demi-pointe will never provide enough impetus to go around more than once” (p. 115)
Example of Teacher Demonstrating a Pirouettes Combination:
Example of Teacher Demonstrating a Pirouettes Combination:
Cues from teacher's demonstration:
Cues from teacher's demonstration:
Needs a clear triple meter with the emphasis on “1”
Moderate tempo
A mazurka could work
Music Selected: Maria Szymanowska, Quadrille, No. 16 from 18 Dances
Music Selected: Maria Szymanowska, Quadrille, No. 16 from 18 Dances
PDF of Original
PDF of Original
C03_Original_No. 16 Quadrille from 18 Dances_Szymanowska.pdfPDF of Arranged Score
PDF of Arranged Score
Centre03_Pirouettes_Quadrille No16_Szymanowska10.22.22.pdfChanges made in arranged score:
I added a four-bar introduction.
One wonderful thing about this composition (as it is), there are four sets of repeats for a long combination/multiple groups of dancers.
Videos of Dancers performing combination with selected music:
Videos of Dancers performing combination with selected music:
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