What is the best way to get your leg higher in adage?

Question:I really wan't to get my leg higher then 90 to the front and back and side but have trouble esspecially with the front. How do you not use your thighs so much?
when i go to the side i get pain in my hips...how do i stop this..its in the supporting leg and the leg im lifting.
thankyou

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I really wan't to get my leg higher then 90 to the front and back and side but have trouble esspecially with the front. How do you not use your thighs so much?
when i go to the side i get pain in my hips...how do i stop this..its in the supporting leg and the leg im lifting.
thankyou

Firstly, u have to stretch after every ballet lesson as u are warm n that will allow u to stretch more than u previously did.

After u feel that ur flexibility has increased to ur desired level, try to hold ur leg in those positions for as long as possible....making sure that ur knees are locked, u hold ur lower back straight(essential) n ur feet r turned out. (note: do not overdo it n try to raise ur leg too high at first...just aim for a slow and steady improvement)

During every ballet lesson, try to hold ur legs i adage as long as possible. This will build strength in the correct muscles. You must be aware that ur legs r turned out in adage position all the times so that ur quads don't grow big.

To stop the pain in ur hips u must always stretch before ballet class n stay warm. U should try doing splits n bend to the sides to reach ur toes, this will loosen ur hip joint. Try to hold ur legs with ur hands in adage front position, then moving it from the front to side, still holding it. U may hear a crack, but don't worry..its just ur joint looseing...nothing is breaking!

Any dancer can have high extensions! All the best(:

Well, a really good way to the side is to pose' as high as you can ( you're foot doesn't even have to touch your knee ) and just straighten your leg. To the front and back, it's trickier. I guess just work on your flexibility (splits) and you're good to go!

make sure you're turning out your legs properly. do the splits and do stretches on the barre if you have one to increase flexibility. to make your arabesque higher, pliee, bend back, and straighten your legs while you're still bending back, this strengthens back muscles