Teaching Anatomically-Sound Turnout

Daniels, Kathryn E.

doi:10.1080/15290824.2007.10387343

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“…The most likely explanation for the lower ranked couples having lower speed during reverse turns is that their technique was flawed to some extent. Research suggests that dancers can have inaccurate perceptions of the joint action and muscle use during turns, be uncertain of the amount of turnout they have or how to use it properly ( Grossman, 2005 ; Daniels, 2007 ). It is thus important for dancers to realize that improving the actions of the hip, pelvis and spine can produce longer leaps, cleaner turns and hence more effective turns.…”

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A Time-Motion Analysis of Turns Performed by Highly Ranked Viennese Waltz Dancers

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James

Dimitriou

et al. 2013

Journal of Human Kinetics

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Twenty-four dance couples performing at the 2011 IDSF (International DanceSport Federation) International Slovenia Open were divided into two groups: the first twelve placed couples (top ranked) and the last twelve placed couples (lower ranked). Video recordings were processed automatically using computer vision tracking algorithms under operator supervision to calculate movement parameters. Time and speed of movement were analysed during single natural (right) and reverse (left) turns performed during the Viennese waltz. Both top and lower ranked dancers tended to perform similar proportionate frequencies of reverse (≈ 35%) and natural (≈ 65%) turns. Analysis of reverse turns showed that the top ranked dancers performed less turns on a curved trajectory (16%) than the lower ranked dancers (33%). The top ranked couples performed all turns at similar speeds (F = 1.31, df = 3, p = 0.27; mean = 2.09m/s) all of which were significantly quicker than the lower ranked couples (mean = 1.94m/s), the greatest differences found for reverse turns (12.43% faster for curved trajectories, 8.42% for straight trajectories). This suggests that the ability to maintain a high speed in the more difficult turns, particularly the reverse turns on a curved trajectory, results in the overall dance appearing more fluent as the speed of movement does not fluctuate as much. This aspect of performance needs to be improved by lower ranked dancers if they wish to improve rating of their performance. Future research should determine which factors relate to the speed of turns.

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A Time-Motion Analysis of Turns Performed by Highly Ranked Viennese Waltz Dancers

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James

Dimitriou

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Journal of Human Kinetics

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“…Place a finger on the greater trochanter, feeling it drop down and under. 3 Find the same sensation you felt on the floor. In center, add a développé to second position, rond de jambes to rotate on quarter turns, and a rise.…”

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“…8 In addition, Daniels has said that "since many dancers are visual, kinesthetic, and spatial learners, it is important to address multiple learning styles by using anatomical drawings, model skeletons, somatic awareness exercises, palpation, hands-on guidance, imagery, and verbal cues." 3 The focus of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a turnout training procedure designed to satisfy these guidelines.…”

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“…Think of the stripes on a candy cane wrapping around the inside of your thighs or the seams of your tights coming together in the back. 3…”

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“…Turnout also enables the efficient transfer of weight, allows for greater extension and control of the legs, satisfies the aesthetic of classical dance forms, and reduces the risk of injury when used correctly. [1][2][3] Although effective use of turnout is an essential factor in a dancer's career, dancers are frequently uncertain how much turnout to use or how to achieve it properly. 1 "Perfect" turnout is assumed to be 180° of external rotation across both legs when dancers are standing in ballet "first position," but this ideal is only rarely attained, possibly due to the anatomical structure of the acetabulum and femoral neck.…”

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Improving Turnout in University Dancers

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A high degree of turnout is desired by many dancers. Turnout enables the efficient transfer of weight, allows for greater extension and control, and reduces injury risk when used correctly. The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a targeted training program beyond technique classes would improve university dancers' ability to use a greater proportion of the turnout their bodies could accommodate without compensation. Six dancers' ability to produce turnout without distorting their alignment was assessed daily, and a multiple baseline experimental design was used to measure the effects of turnout training. Results showed an average increase of 14° in Total Active Turnout (TAT) for all six dancers. In addition, a dance teacher with special experience in the dance sciences rated all of the dancers as showing better control of turnout while performing an adagio phrase following training than before training. These findings suggest that targeted training may offer a useful approach to helping dancers improve skills that enhance performance and promote good health.

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Slightly off-balance: learning how to teach anatomical awareness in a dance classroom

Spagnuolo

Colket

2016

Research in Dance Education

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Teaching Anatomically-Sound Turnout

Cited by 4 publications

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A Time-Motion Analysis of Turns Performed by Highly Ranked Viennese Waltz Dancers

A Time-Motion Analysis of Turns Performed by Highly Ranked Viennese Waltz Dancers

Improving Turnout in University Dancers

Slightly off-balance: learning how to teach anatomical awareness in a dance classroom

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