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Hey, I really want to get better at dance. Like, ballet? I can't get my leg high enough and my 5th position stinks. My teacher is getting on our case because most of us can only get to 3rd position. So does anyone know any exercises (tried and true) that me and my friends can do to get our legs higher and get our 5th position good? Oh and only if you know what I'm talking about or are/have been a dancer. Thanks so much!

hun, every dance faces these problem sometime in their life. exercises for turnout: laying on ur back with both feet in the air, practice turning out and in. when you are standing, and your teacher says more turnout, DO NOT FORCE YOU TURN OUT FROM YOUR KNEES! you turn out from the hips. if you turn out incorrectly, you can get knee problems which are very serious. ways to get your legs higher: well it takes time, but, just always strech whenever you have time, even when you watch tv maybe sit in a straddle or split. and every day in class just work super hard and eventually, they'll get there. exercises for split: theres not many exercises to get your spilts better, just everyt time u get the chance just go into a split and hold it, it will eventually happen! pirouettes: take a good preparation before the turn, have good posture, push off form 2 feet, spot, and just go for it. yes, its easier said than done, trust me! but my dance teacher always said, "you just gotta go for it!". well give these a try and hope i've helped!

Laura(danceadvice)

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