Check out my latest YouTube video. I was stunned by Takumi Miyake’s Instagram post from American Ballet Theatre’s Études in October 2024. An audience member’s 10-second pirate video clip showed Takumi doing a remarkable athletic feat: nine consecutive double tours, with the last one to a controlled landing to the knee. I’ve never seen a 9-tour sequence on stage, with sturdy technique and few compromises. This video provides a technical analysis of Takumi’s stunning series that he makes looks easy, breaking down the critical elements of this treacherous and rarely performed segment. Check it out!
