Which cues help maintain stable hips during Adage sequences?

Which cues help maintain stable hips during Adage sequences?

• A. Level pelvis, even weight, controlled pelvis rotation, sustained turnout.
• B. Knees bent and wobbly.
• C. Shoulders elevated.
• D. Pelvis tilting unpredictably.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining stable hips in Adage comes from a solid base and precise alignment. A level pelvis prevents tipping that would pull the spine and supporting leg out of line, helping the whole body stay centered. Even weight between both feet keeps the base steady so the hips don’t shift or wobble. Controlled pelvis rotation preserves the intended turn-out and the long, smooth line without allowing the hip to spiral or tilt unpredictably. Sustained turnout keeps the femur properly aligned in the hip socket, so the knee and foot follow the same outward direction, maintaining balance and stability throughout the held shapes. Wobbly knees, elevated shoulders, or unpredictable pelvis tilting all undermine this stability by introducing tension, misalignment, or an unstable base, making it harder to hold the Adage positions with grace and control.

Maintaining stable hips in Adage comes from a solid base and precise alignment. A level pelvis prevents tipping that would pull the spine and supporting leg out of line, helping the whole body stay centered. Even weight between both feet keeps the base steady so the hips don’t shift or wobble. Controlled pelvis rotation preserves the intended turn-out and the long, smooth line without allowing the hip to spiral or tilt unpredictably. Sustained turnout keeps the femur properly aligned in the hip socket, so the knee and foot follow the same outward direction, maintaining balance and stability throughout the held shapes.

Wobbly knees, elevated shoulders, or unpredictable pelvis tilting all undermine this stability by introducing tension, misalignment, or an unstable base, making it harder to hold the Adage positions with grace and control.