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Ballet Anatomy
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Feet
Provide support and balance, used for points and flexes, expressing grace and flexibility.
Ankles
Stability and range of motion, absorb shock in jumps, crucial for footwork.
Calves
Power for jumps, control landings, maintain leg line.
Knees
They allow for pliés, soften landings, maintain proper alignment.
Thighs
Strength for lifting legs, maintaining turnout, supporting core movements.
Hips
Central to rotation and flexibility, pivotal for leg extensions, key for maintaining posture.
Spine
Supports upper body, allows for flexibility and extension, vital for port de bras and lifts.
Abdominals
Core strength for balance, control in turns, and supports posture.
Shoulders
Stability for arm positions, assists in maintaining posture, expressive in port de bras.
Arms
Create lines and shapes, aid balance, convey emotion and narrative.
Hands
Detail-oriented expression, finishing movements, influence the elegance and delicacy.
Neck
Promotes poise, supports head positioning, contributes to overall line and elegance.
Head
Direction dictates focus, conveys emotion, essential for spotting in turns.
Chest
Aids in breathing control, provides structural support, contributes to posture.
Pelvis
Base for spinal alignment, affects balance, integral to turnout and leg positioning.
Buttocks
Support for lower back, strengthen leg movements, help sustain turnout.
Glutes
Power for jumps, stabilization in one-legged stances, contribute to endurance.
Hamstrings
Facilitate leg extension behind the body, help control leg swings, contribute to jump landings.
Quadriceps
Stabilize leg extensions to the front and side, maintain the posture, essential for lifts.
Toes
Articulation important for pointe work, sensitivity for balance, nuanced movement.
Metatarsals
Distribution of weight across the foot, aid in balance and quiet landings.
Achilles Tendon
Connects calf muscles to heel, vital for jump propulsion and pointe work.
Heels
Connects with floor for balance, elevation from the ground, helps shape the arch of the foot.
Arch of the Foot
Aesthetics of foot curve, shock absorption, flexibility for footwork.
Elbows
Creates a visually pleasing line, aids arm curvature, contributes to smooth port de bras.
Forearms
Visual extension of the upper arm, turning leverage, assist in gesture precision.
Wrists
Refinement and precision in hand movement, vital for carriage of the arms.
Fingers
Detail in expression, polish the aesthetic of arm movements, contribute to storytelling.
Collarbones
Support for shoulder alignment, contribute to upper body line, framework for neck and shoulder.
Scapula
Base for arm movements, dictates shoulder stability, affects the back’s contour.
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