Hopping in fouettes

[AngelaY]

Whenever I do fouettes, I always hop into demi pointe instead of releve. Sometimes when I don't hop into it, my foot skids under me and I move an inch. How do I have a consistent releve when I fouette?

[Victoria Leigh]

Welcome to Ballet Talk for Dancers, AngelaY.

Practice the relevés without the turn. While there is not a 'hop' in a relevé, there is a tiny spring that brings the foot under your center. This prevents traveling.  

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