Turnout originates from which joint?

Turnout originates from which joint?

• A. Inward rotation of the leg from the knee
• B. Outward rotation of the leg from the ankle joint
• C. Outward rotation of the leg from the hip joint; essential for line and alignment
• D. Rotation from the spine

Answer: (C)

Turnout originates from the hip joint. The outward rotation of the leg starts with the femur rotating in the hip socket, setting the leg on its outward line that defines proper alignment and line in ballet. The knee and ankle only follow this rotation; turning from the knee would misalign the joints and place stress on the knee, while turning from the spine would twist the upper body rather than establish the leg’s true line. In Cecchetti technique, turnout from the hip is essential for a correct, stable line and overall posture.

Turnout originates from the hip joint. The outward rotation of the leg starts with the femur rotating in the hip socket, setting the leg on its outward line that defines proper alignment and line in ballet. The knee and ankle only follow this rotation; turning from the knee would misalign the joints and place stress on the knee, while turning from the spine would twist the upper body rather than establish the leg’s true line. In Cecchetti technique, turnout from the hip is essential for a correct, stable line and overall posture.