👉 Pirouette is a ballet technique where dancers step their feet to create a circular motion, often with the hips and knees moving in unison. It's typically performed by women who have recently learned ballet. The term "pirouette" has been used historically to describe the movement of a dancer performing a pirouette routine at a ballroom dance competition or on television. In modern times, it is also often used for the technique where dancers perform a pirouette in public performances