the male dancer all you need for ballet & dance for beginners & advanced register for free now !  de - en - es - nl tribute for all women Users online: 51 [ Forum ]  [ New messages ] Name (register):  Password registered user:  Email address (optional):  Subject:  Text formatting:                     [i]>> How much of this rotation should I eventually try to get out<br>>> of the hip joint....<p>>All of it. <br>Hmmm... I though that might be the case (though I've had trouble finding any really clear descriptions/diagrams.) I suppose that turnout is, like many other things, improved with a lot of practice; but can a late-starter like me get anywhere near the 'ideal' with time, or am I likely to reach a physical limit? <p>>The point of turnout is what it does to your hip joint, not what it does to your feet.<br>I understand; I've seen several sketches of first position where the kneecap seems to point out at 60-70 degrees, so I wasn't sure.<p>>> ...and how much rotation should be taken up by the knee joint?<br>>None. Turnout is for freedom of motion, getting the top of the femur out of the way of the pelvis so you get good extension to the side.<br>>Tom<p>Thanks for your help Tom;<p>A.<br><br><br>[/i] URL of own homepage (optional):  Name of homepage (without the homepage will not show!):  URL of a picture (optional):       Tags for smilies [neener]   [lurk]   [fire]   [grmpf-blue]   [grmpf-red]   [grmpf]   [brood-blue]   [brood-lilac]   [brood-red]   [brood]   [heart-pink]   [heart]   [kiss]   [normal]   [oh-lilac]   [acidic-red]   [oh]   [acidic-lilac]   [acidic-red]   [acidic]   [smile-orange]   [smile]   [pointed]   [updown]   [twinkle]