Hold on! I was just making observations, and not criticizing you assertion!
I'm sorry if I offended you! I didn't mean to! I just wanted to spark some discussion on "perfect" turnout.
From my experience, I don't think I've ever seen real turnout. From what I was taught about anatomy of dance, "perfect" turnout was not possible. I guess I was too narrow-minded to except that maybe it is possible.
I got out an old anatomy book and was paging through it. Among the facts that were cited, they said that only about ten-percent of the population has a straight nasal septum, so a deviated septum is actually normal. Go figure why there are so many nasal surgeries to correct what might be considered normal.
I am sorry. But one thing, with perfect turnout, what more is there to stretch?
You don't have to send me pictures, but maybe someday when I'm in San Francisco I hope we could get together, because I really need to see your turnout!
balletboy
PS: Great training history! I wish I had those experiences![/i]