Which term describes turning of the head to spot during spins?

• A. Spotting
• B. Balancing
• C. Piqué
• D. Pirouette

Answer: (A)

Spotting is the technique dancers use during spins where the head turns to reorient on a fixed point. As you begin the turn, you fix your eyes on a spot, then quickly whip the head around to re-find that same spot with each rotation. This keeps your orientation, helps you maintain balance, and reduces dizziness, so the turn stays clean and controlled. The action described—turning the head to spot during spins—matches spotting exactly.

The other terms describe different ideas: a pirouette is the turn itself, piqué refers to a specific foot action or step, and balancing is about staying steady and upright rather than the head-turning focus used during turns.