The physics of the "hardest move" in ballet - Arleen Sugano
2,572,536 Views
12,820 Questions Answered
Let’s Begin…
In the third act of "Swan Lake", the Black Swan pulls off a seemingly endless series of turns, bobbing up and down on one pointed foot and spinning around and around and around ... thirty-two times. How is this move — which is called a fouetté — even possible? Arleen Sugano unravels the physics of this famous ballet move.
Create and share a new lesson based on this one.
Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.
About TED-Ed Animations
TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »
Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Arleen "Miss A" Sugano
- Script Editor
- Eleanor Nelsen
- Director
- Anik Rosenblum
- Producer
- Anik Rosenblum
- Animator
- Anik Rosenblum
