Pirouette
 
 
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Pirouette (peer-oh-wet) A turn step. The most popular turn step in ballet. Anyone wanting to see your technique looks at your pirouette. A good double is important for ever dancer. The best male dancers can do seven or more turns. A good girl dancer can do three to four turns on or off pointe. A pirouette is a complete turn of the body. There is a great variety of pirouettes.