November

🩰 November Relative Motion Focus: The Power of the Inner Thigh

Adductor Engagement & the Art of Safe Rotation

The Science Behind the Shine

Behind every beautifully turned-out position is a set of muscles most people never see — the adductors, or inner thighs. This month, The Dance Company Trinity’s dancers are exploring how these deep stabilizers create strength, control, and longevity in their dancing.

The adductors run along the inside of the thigh, drawing the legs toward the midline of the body. In ballet and contemporary work, they are key players in functional turnout, hip alignment, and balance. When activated correctly, they keep the pelvis neutral and rotation supported from the top of the leg — not twisted from the knees or ankles.

Why It Matters

When dancers learn to “zip up” through the inner thighs:

• Turnout becomes natural, not forced

• Alignment through the pelvis and spine stays safe and supported

• Movement quality improves — cleaner lines, smoother transitions, stronger stability

Our November classes focus on connecting these muscles to the core and pelvis, teaching dancers that strength is born from subtlety.

What Happens Without It

Overturning from the knees or gripping from the glutes might look like turnout, but it’s not sustainable. Lack of adductor engagement can lead to:

• Knee torque and joint stress

• Hip impingement or tightness

• Lower-back compression and poor pelvic control

Our instructors intentionally correct these patterns early. Prevention through education keeps our dancers dancing longer — and stronger.

Our Philosophy on Injury Prevention

At The Dance Company Trinity, injury prevention isn’t reactionary — it’s proactive.Through our monthly Relative Motion curriculum, dancers learn how the body moves and why it matters. Each week builds awareness, coordination, and the mind-body connection needed to train like artists and think like athletes.

We believe in developing dancers who move intelligently.Because when you understand your anatomy, you unlock your artistry.

At Home

Ask your dancer about their “inner thigh connection.” You might hear phrases like “turn from the top of the leg” or “zip the legs together.” These cues mean they’re learning to work with their body instead of against it — a mindset that translates far beyond the studio.

Ready to see this in action?

Follow along on Instagram and Facebook as our dancers demonstrate this month’s adductor-based combinations and challenges.

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