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In ballet, turnout (also turn-out) is rotation of the leg at the hips which causes the feet (and knees) to turn outward, away from the front of the body. This rotation allows for greater extension of the leg, especially when raising it to the side and rear. [1] Turnout is an essential part of classical ballet technique. [2]
Turnouts facing and trailing. Note that this diagram is for left-hand traffic; for right-hand traffic, "F" and "T" would be swapped.. Facing or trailing are railway turnouts (or 'points' in the UK) in respect to whether they are divergent or convergent.
Dancers who over-rotate while utilizing their turnout can experience an overuse based syndrome known as Plantar Fasciitis. [7] It is geared towards dancers and runners because of the constant heel rise to toe in their activities and exercises; it is caused by the excessive force used on that specific part of the foot, the plantar fascia. [7]
A facing turnout is used to prevent any unauthorised movement that may otherwise obstruct the main line. [1] The trap points also prevent any damage that may be done by a vehicle passing over points not set for traffic joining the main line. [2] In the United Kingdom, the use of trap points at siding exits is required by government legislation. [2]
In the Canadian Forces the command March at, ease is given while the unit is on the march. It can not be given from the halt. Mark time: This is essentially a stationary march with the knees coming up parallel to the ground or the foot dangling six inches off of the ground. This is designed to maintain the time of large parades when portions ...
The problem with low voter turnout and how to fix it by Steve Brawner
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It is performed with turnout (legs rotated outward at hips) in ballet, and typically without turnout in gymnastics and many other genres of dance, such as jazz and modern. It is often executed by starting with one or both legs in plié (knees bent) and then rising onto demi pointe (heels raised) as the turn commences, or in the case of ballet ...