Thank you Diane. Very clear, consist explanation. Having the exact same leg configuration, I know that finding the external rotation of just the hip is not always easy, but necessary. And combining that with good spine placement is so important. Thanks for sharing this on PA.
Great tutorial Diane! Wonderful explanations of the various details involved with turnout from the hip. Thank you for articulating your attention to detail.
I really appreciated the explanations of the neutral pelvis, lengthened hip flexors, and engagement of the external rotators that you articulated in this video. As dancers, and pilates practitioners, we know these feelings but as teachers it is another thing to communicate these concepts.
I appreciate the variation on leg circles that includes both parallel and externally rotated actions. It's a wonderful example of active rotation that allows for more mobility and range of motion, and it prepares a dancer (especially a modern dancer) for healthier transitions between parallel and turned out movements/positions.