Welcome to The Ballet Science Podcast, where we bring science into the studio to help dancers of all ages and abilities perform their best—both on stage and off. In this episode, host Caroline Simpkins, a former ballerina turned researcher, continues our series on hip anatomy and explores the soft tissues that power every ballet movement—muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

You’ll learn how the hip flexors, extensors, abductors, adductors, and deep rotators work together to create turnout, extension, balance, and control. Caroline breaks down how the glutes, hamstrings, and rotator muscles stabilize the pelvis, protect the joints, and enhance performance.

🎧 Listen to the full episode to discover why the hip joint is truly the center of movement in ballet—and how science can make your training smarter and safer.

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