Improve Your Turnout | Exercises, Stretches, & Tips | Kathryn Morgan

[@LinaSingers]

Exercises start at 6:01 or 7:30 and Stretches at 16:04.

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

sometimes it's best to listen to what is said in order to understand the exercises it could save you time which you're trying to save by not watching it in the long run

[@LinaSingers]

The FULL ENERGY CHANNEL The timestamps are for people that are rewatching and have already memorised / implemented the tips 🙃 I've done the video over ten times total and I also skip depending on workouts or barre classes I've done before on the day.

[@thefullenergychannel2879]

Alright I understand now, you must have made a lot of progress then how's it coming along as you split improved

[@sofiel3348]

thank you so muchhhhhh

[@kobiotoole2769]

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[@lindseybelsky4065]

I have done this everyday for a little over a month and it has helped SO MUCH

[@jinathompson7781]

Could you tell a difference in your 5th?

[@jdutka13]

hi! *please* answer my question: did it improve turn-out/rotation in your releve? I REALLY need help with that and want to know if this video helps

[@kaitlynshen8798]

@@jdutka13 I know I'm not the one you were asking, but I've done these exercises for a while now and it definitely helps in releve! but having the correct foot placement definitely helps with that too!

[@jdutka13]

@@kaitlynshen8798 thanks!

[@beverlythebird5040]

How much? I desperately need help

[@taylorzhou1289]

Two weeks ago, when I first started this exercise, I literally could not find the wrapping feeling. But now I can easily find it!

[@ZarriahRose]

If you’re like me and you repeat this work out a lot (or daily) here’s a handy timestamp: 6:34 is after the intro if you’ve already watched it a few times and just want to start into the exercise and follow along :) Thank you for making these, they’re helping me train up my strength between injuries when I have to take weeks off from class. I’m laser removing a tattoo so I have to take 3 weeks off at a time sometimes because my foot is so injured and can’t point but this work out helps me keep a little turn out so I don’t feel completely exhausted and depleted when I finally go back! ❤️ I’m reconnecting with my love as an adult after some really hard life incidents forced me to walk away from professional dancing in my first year working and now at 21 I’m trying to build up strength to try to dance again after a couple years off intense training and it can feel so intimidating so having exercisss to do at home can be a way to get the foot back in the water so to say 😂

[@eddie1975utube]

I’m a karate black belt and have been on an almost decade long journey towards greater flexibility, mobility and form. I’ve always felt like dancers knew something we don’t. I think these will help me tremendously so thank you!

[@anissahenrichs9945]

This helped me learn the difference between tucking and jamming. In my studio our teacher says to tuck our booty under and I was always overdoing it to the point of it not being sustainable, now I’m “tucking” properly. She says tuck to get us to engage our muscles not jam

[@danimolusco]

I'm not a dancer but I'm hypermobile and have been having trouble with glute weakness and unstable hips, and this helped so much, especially the exercise before the rond de jambe, i hadn't felt that kind of activation from any other exercises

[@laneycheyne5862]

I’ve been doing this for 5 days straight now and I’m feeling much stronger

[@Poppy-]

Your explanations are so thorough. What you said about the turnout, my 1st teacher said: heart shape buttock and "spiraling" the muscles, but your explanation is more accurate. NO JAMMING. This is a perfect complement between classes.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@G_Alli]

I’ve done this exact video for a few week and my improvement has gotten so much better it’s insane.

[@giselaballerina6830]

Katie: I wouldn’t recommend doing this before class Me : (doing it before class) 👁👄👁

[@Zoë-br7rv]

😂😂😂❤😂

[@kaykomckayface1097]

I just left comments on some videos about turnout lol. Thank you Katie for being honest about not being born with a flat turnout. You gave me hope girl!! Love you! !

[@kathryn_morgan]

Of course! Definitely not a natural turnout girl haha

[@rekahunyadi8420]

you gave me hope too🙃 i dont have either and i feel really bad about it that it is the only thing why i cant be a ballerina but seeing you being comfortable about it and knowing that you are a soloist really makes me less alone and gives me hope that maybe my i can make success

[@laurels495]

Thank you for all the great exercises! As someone who tore an ACL after years of forcing turnout...I want to say yes, yes, yes to using the correct muscles and working with good placement.

[@ameliaford782]

my lockdown goal is too get half decent turnout and I’ve been doing this and seeing progress!

[@noelparker741]

I nearly cried from relief when I saw your frog position range - I have about that much too. You're showing me that one can be an incredibly accomplished dancer without the coveted 180 turnout...thank you! 💜

[@lexie_ballerina4155]

MY TURNOUT HAS IMPROVED SO MUCH THANK YOU KATIE ❤️❤️❤️🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰❤️❤️❤️ i have been struggling with my turnout for years then I found this and I have been doing it everyday and it works so well! Thank you so much Katie! ❤️🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰❤️

[@lolololi3323]

6:07 7:37 clamshell 16:04 stretches

[@PrismCasillica]

I was thinking of doing barre and found this on accident. And it's a good thing I found this! I thought you had to jam your feet together. Thanks for saving my knees. ❤

[@thetimetravellingwitch2615]

This is exactly what I needed Katie!

[@kathryn_morgan]

I'm so glad this helped! xoxo

[@KiraHelenRose]

When you said don't ever let anyone step on you for a better stretch, I totally understood that. When I was a kid (and not even yet a dancer) I was once stretching in butterfly and I asked my sister to slowly and gently press my knees down for me. She thought it would be hilarious to suddenly and unexpectedly jam my knees down to the floor for a laugh. It was horrifically painful. Luckily I didn't get injured.

[@lizziethompson4131]

THANK YOU!!! I went to a ballet studio for many years that valued flexibility far over strength, my turnout was horrid for years and years and I didn’t find out until looking it up to find out why I couldn’t hold myself in a position for too long. I have done this among other exercises for a few weeks and it’s already doing wonders. Thank you Kathryn Morgan, I swear you are a turnout goddess

[@elintilia2790]

I just realized all the mistakes I was making without even realizing it, super informative video! It also gave me a whole bunch of cues I never would have picked up on based on sight alone.

[@jacquelineclair-horn6513]

Thank you for the great tips and turnout exercises. I am over 50 yrs old and started ballet classes at the age of 42. I've always enjoyed dancing and I love the challenge and grace of ballet.

[@Chels-fz5uq]

I wish I or my parents could have advocated for me better when I was a young gymnast. They sat on us, stepped on us, stood on us (with shoes on). If we cried, they’d push harder. There were times I couldn’t lift my legs after being overstretched. I ended up with severe disc damage in my low back from being stretched this way. I’m so glad you emphasized not allowing someone else to push you into overstretching. Thank you for being a voice for younger people.

[@noelparker741]

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry you went through the older, more barbaric way of training. I'm so glad we're starting to wise up to that now!

[@doriscunningham9930]

Just started over at 60 years old. What You said about not forcing turnout but work with the turnout we have is the most useful and likely the most important advice to keep in mind. I believe it is the key to progress. Much love and many thanks

[@missraredoesstuff]

This is so helpful thank you so much! I’m 21 have been dancing since I was 3 and have never been given exercises for turnout before. This is going to help me so much!

[@slcubr4847]

You are a genius at explaining the correct sensation. I've gained so much from listening to you. ❤️

[@aerin8022]

I’ve been doing ballet since I was 3 and you are the best ballet you tuber out there!! Your tips really help!

[@mlees36]

I think this was the first ever video that I did with kathryn and now I have watched so many of her other videos I love them all and find them so helpful!!!!!! I also just got on point and can't wait to take some of her bigginer point classes! Your videos are amazing and have helped me so much so, thank you, thank you, thank you, you are AMAZING!!!!!

[@mrsevilsizor]

Hi Katie, thanks so much for all your videos, I found you during my recovery from a complex tibial plateau fracture from a bike accident and have used your videos and found inspiration during my recovery. As a former child ballet student, and a thyroid cancer survivor, I can relate to your story and again thank you for putting this wonderful content our for us.

[@kstadlerova]

I was born with my hips turned in. Like, couldn´t stand in paralell and my parents didn´t want surgery because the doctor said it can be fixed with intense physical therapy. I have always struggled with my turnout as a dancer, right now, I´ve got quite a flexible turnout and I am so grateful for that, but the strenght is obviously a little lacking. Loved this video! Just what I needed to thoroughly work on my turn out in quarantine.

[@lazyblackbean]

Omg I have to come here and leave a comment to say thank you!! I have done this for 2 weeks now. Today for the first time ever, I could actually feel my legs properly turning out in ballet class! Omg!!! I started learning ballet a year ago and could never find the proper turn out!! Omg!!!! I was jamming my knees so much to the point I started feeling discomfort. This video is so critical!!

[@linathomopoulou7887]

Thank you so much for this video Kathryn!! I 've been doing these exercises for the past two weeks and my turnout has improved so much! I can't believe it! You are amazing

[@MartaJoannaKlara]

I love the respect which floats from your words toward your own body Katie. And that you are saying it and sharing with us. Thank you! And great workout also.

[@IrisFisher-c8d]

This worksssss!!!😀🥰 I have been doing it for a week now and already see a difference.

[@marianasalles9080]

I have been doing this for some times, almost everyday, and OH my! It’s really improving! Thank You so much Kathryn! ♥️

[@Erika-cw4lk]

This is perfect timing, I have been needing these exercises so much, my right so is ok but my left doesn't have as good of turnout!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Great! Hope this video helps you!

[@christyforrest5146]

I am 9 years old and in Ballet 5, and these are good exercises to help me stay fit.

[@CL-lo4wd]

You are a rare gem and a true blessing! I also have Hashimoto’s and it made my career and life a living hell. You are an inspiration and full of compassion. A gorgeous person, a true artist, an exquisite dancer, and a gifted teacher!!! So grateful I came across your channel.

[@jessieborrell1856]

Thank you for this, Katie! I have a really hard time with my turnout. I used to be very pigeon-toed for most my life and probably anatomically just don't have good external rotation from my hips. I work really hard to try and strengthen and use what I have and ballet has helped me a ton, even if it's very frustrating to have limited turnout

[@lexis7003]

thank you for this video!! it was very body-positive, inspirational, and helpful (:

[@qiqi7232]

Hi Katie! I'm 11 and I've just started working on my turnout. It is so bad and I can't seem to figure out if I should work more on strengthening the muscles or stretching them out. Thanks for your videos; they have helped me a lot. Bye!😍💖

[@txspacemom765]

I don't even know how I got to this video but I tried the exercises and I had fun. I am not a dancer and don't even know what you are saying but I am trying and I love it!

[@hayleyvanantwerp452]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!! I have very tight hips after my four children and this combo of exercises/stretches is a a game changer for me.

[@painterdawn2]

This is the video I have been needing. I was doing a lot of jamming and wondering why my turnout was not improving. Thank you Katie!

[@tammygoslett2105]

Hi Kathryn, I used to do ballet in school (18 years ago!) and absolutely loved it! Decided to start at home for some exercise & toning & found your channel & am loving it!! I can already see & feel the difference. Thank you so much! All the very very best to you! 😉

[@elenaaaco3493]

Couldn't come to a more perfect time! Improving turnout is actually my goal for this new season, so thanks a lot Katie!!❤️❤️

[@kathryn_morgan]

Yay, I'm so glad! My pleasure!

[@ahu9680]

This is so great to do to make sure I work the turnout muscles while I’m recovering from an ankle sprain and can’t go to class, thank you Katie ❤

[@gina1569]

I've been learning ice skating for the past 8 months or so and these exercises to strengthen very specific muscles for turnout, and the tips for arabesque, are so helpful. I love your workout videos for that focus on building the strength to reach your goal, the balance between strengthening and stretching to build and maintain flexibility. Really glad I found this channel!

[@saeedawhitaker2460]

Thank you!!! Turnout is one of my biggest problems so this will be so helpful!

[@kajsasundstrom]

This was published on my birthday! Such a wonderful birthday treat. Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge -- always in awe of you! X

[@evelinreitenbach617]

I'm not a ballet dancer and wanted to learn how to turn. I realized I don't have turnout and probably have never used my hip muscles like this. After doing these exercises for just two days I already see a lot of imprivement 😍

[@xxcallmeniaxx3272]

I started ballet 8 years ago now I'm 16 and trying to get back into it, you've helped me so much. Thank you so flippin much!

[@olivia-qy4ln]

THANK YOU :)! This helped soooo much ur a queen !

[@staceygoring313]

Happy I've found this video. I'll definitely do these stretches everyday. Thanks for sharing!

[@madeline2282]

Thank you for mentioning the having people step on you in stretches. It really bothers me that there are extremely popular stretching videos on youtube for dancers that advocate having someone stand on you in a butterfly. It's so unsafe! And young dancers who don't know any better are the ones who will see that

[@kathryn_morgan]

I HATE THAT. That is one of my biggest issues - I don't want young dancers learning unsafe ideas.

[@Balletgirl66]

Οne of my teachers would have us stand on each other, lying down, in butterfly position and in second.

[@darnettable]

EXCELLENT! Love the teaching! These are so extremely important points of anatomy/movement that you very specifically covered in detail--do's & don'ts and why. I also love the education on strengthening and then lengthening, in what order and why. Thank you Katie!!!!

[@francinehibiscus350]

This is so helpful! I will never be 180 due to surgery, and it doesn't matter since I am an "adult dancer" but I want to improve.

[@lydiakiamos9116]

Kathryn I love you so much, you are soooo beautiful in all ways!!! Your videos are so helpful!! I am starting ballet this year and it's been some yearsss... Thank you so much for making these videos!!! You are my inspiration, motivation and the help I need now!!! I don't know what I would do without you 💖💖💖💖💖 I hope you see this💖💖💖

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much! xoxo

[@rossellaape6185]

Excellent !!! Thank you Katherine!!!

[@belladingdong3396]

So happy to see more technique videos!

[@ardnas994]

This color fits you perfectly! Interesting video as always, keep up the good work! Even though I don't dance ballet I do exercise and I'm extremely flexible and this exercises help me to be stronger so I can be more in control of my hypermobile joints.

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much!

[@serraabuseif4113]

Kathryn - you are the BEST! Thank you so much for these informative, high quality videos :)

[@shawnafuller935]

Thank you Kathryn--these exercises are perfect for my daily stretching routines--luv it!!

[@baileyym5251]

so so helpful, thanks Katie! would love if you could do another video on stretches or exercises for hyperextension...REALLY feeling it in my elbows lately and always my knees of course!

[@cece121234]

I never thought about foot placement and working the turnout. This is great advice!

[@browarek9]

This was SO helpful its my second time doing this video and i have improved so much thank you so much love your channel

[@isabellesheil8505]

This was such a good video totally professional I'm not a ballet dancer I'm actually in Irish dancer but you need turnout in Irish dance as well as in ballet this video was soooooo amazing really helpful will be doing these daily 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗👍👍😃😃😃😃

[@NadineLavi]

Great video, Katie! Thanks

[@abrilyou1055]

Thank you very much katie!! I love your videos. My turnout is terrible, so I'll definitely do your exercises to improve it. 🤗

[@kestrelgraser4262]

turnout is what I've always struggled the most with so thank you for this video! I didn't realize I was tucking too much, I was trying to keep a straight bodyline but apparently I was actually overdoing it, so thank you again :D I still have a long way to go but hey any improvement is good for my terrible turnout haha

[@suzyanscombe8246]

I had exactly the same problem - trying to get a completely flat back but actually tucking ! Feels so much more free now ❤️

[@youarenotthesun9]

Wow you make these moves look so easy! :) I'm just starting to learn Irish dance (week 2!) and my turnout is horrible. I went into these exercises and stretches thinking they'd be easy because you do them with such ease, but I could barely get through the full count of each exercise lol. Looks like I have work to do!

[@Wolfpack_edits]

As someone who could go to a wall and have my feet completely flat this helped me to actually being able to do that out on the floor

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

I love this video. And Katie gives such fantastic explanations and examples. Great pinpointing exercises. Thank you so so much.

[@karetdelosangeleslaramalav3157]

I love your video. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge ❤😊

[@naomireineke3151]

Love what you said at the beginning, it doesn't just take flexibility but strength too. Wish all my students would believe me when I say that haha. If you can't maintain it it's not real turnout!

[@MsAerosensa]

Hey Katie, you seem super comfortable in your body these days (or this is a very brave outfit :D). Could you do an updated video about body image?

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you! I will add it to the list!

[@nevroth]

Love this vid! Great timing as I recently went to a PT who told me I needed to strengthen my glutes and the exercises he gave me were all working the deep turnout muscles.

[@Elizabeth-bv2yv]

i have a. absolutely terrible fifth position. I can barely balance on it, and the turnout is absolutely- omg we don't talk about that. I hope from this video i will become more comfortable in fifth position. :)

[@Bella-mk6uf]

Hi, Katie! I am a Korean who is learning ballet as a hobby. Your video always helps me a lot. Turnout is a difficult task for me. Thank you for the good video that helps. I'll be looking forward to the great videos.

[@missloretta]

Best video editing! Exactly what I need.

[@julie1667]

Thank you for your videos! It is a big help!

[@rachelxshortt]

Tysm for all the tips they have really helped me

[@jeanettemartinez892]

I love her teaching style!

[@hannahfaith_valley]

Thank you for this!!! I used to sit with my legs turned in, and that was my worst decision!

[@SpanishCebolleta]

Hello Kathryn! I am a complete beginner in ballet, and had only time to do four classes before the lockdown. These exercises are going to be a great help for my home workouts. Thanks!!

[@starmelodyelizabethb7380]

This really saved me a lot cause I have been struggling with my turnout especially in my 5th position. But I do agree that it is best to use your natural body strength without force .I don't know if it's possible or not but will there be a Barre class or centre class for artistry ?

[@madeline2282]

i think her barre for arms and back would be a good one to work on artistry since it has the most complicated port de bras. if you do the trick (i think i actually got this from katie as well) of pretending to be a character taking barre, that's another way to incorporate artistry. I pretend I'm the different dancers of Dance Academy when I get bored lol, and I try to imitate their dancing style (kat, tara, abigail, etc)

[@kathryn_morgan]

Ooh thank you for that idea. I will work on it! But Madeline's suggestions are great too!

[@alanblazek1653]

Try Mary Davis s book, floor Barre.

[@lydiapetree2177]

Queen Kathryn comes to save the day once again 🙌 You're a LIVE SAVER and huge inspiration!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@cameronperrier7622]

This is a really solid routine! So helpful!

[@Berriesofafeather1122]

Thank you for these tips I'm self tought and this helps me so much❤️❤️

[@8bitbumps]

As a guy, I struggle with my turnout, and this has helped a lot. Thx

[@Beccachapstick]

Thank you so much! I am an adult new to ballet and I am so excited to build more strength and flexibility!

[@santhiyag1650]

Thank you Kathryn. These exercises will work wonders. I really enjoyed this video and am going to follow these at least 3-4 times a week if not everyday. Thank you again.

[@carlalee2007]

I love it Kathy. I cannot open Rt side of hip as much as left one. I believe that it will be corrected over constant practice!

[@missngfrombrooklyn]

Thank you so much. This video is incredibly informative. I think it's your best one yet!

[@jacqueline5543]

Thank you so much Kathryn!! I am so glad for the teaching moments. I hope some new dancers to vet dancers happen across this and learn!!!

[@thaws2895]

Do you recommend doing a light warm up stretch before doing these exercises?

[@Narda1968]

Clear ,concise and super sensible tips ..😇

[@ghislainecabaret7808]

thanks for these recommendations and exercises !! I was looking for some tips to improve turnouts !! So I 'm going to do these exercises as regularly as possible !!Thanks a lot !!

[@pegasusdancing]

Katie, this is great. Thank you for sharing this. I will be sharing this video with my students.