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===== Turnout =====

In classical ballet, a rotation of the leg which comes from the hips, causing the knee and foot to turn outward, away from the center of the body. This allows for greater [[concept:extension]] of the leg, especially when raising it to the side and rear. 

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Definition based on the [[https://www.contortionhomepage.com/gloss1.html|Contortion Glossary]] by Greg Ullman and Tige Young