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Arch of the Foot

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Aesthetics of foot curve, shock absorption, flexibility for footwork.

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Feet

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Provide support and balance, used for points and flexes, expressing grace and flexibility.

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Spine

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Supports upper body, allows for flexibility and extension, vital for port de bras and lifts.

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Collarbones

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Support for shoulder alignment, contribute to upper body line, framework for neck and shoulder.

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Pelvis

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Base for spinal alignment, affects balance, integral to turnout and leg positioning.

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Forearms

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Visual extension of the upper arm, turning leverage, assist in gesture precision.

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Glutes

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Power for jumps, stabilization in one-legged stances, contribute to endurance.

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Head

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Direction dictates focus, conveys emotion, essential for spotting in turns.

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Elbows

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Creates a visually pleasing line, aids arm curvature, contributes to smooth port de bras.

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Hands

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Detail-oriented expression, finishing movements, influence the elegance and delicacy.

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Quadriceps

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Stabilize leg extensions to the front and side, maintain the posture, essential for lifts.

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Buttocks

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Support for lower back, strengthen leg movements, help sustain turnout.

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Ankles

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Stability and range of motion, absorb shock in jumps, crucial for footwork.

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Neck

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Promotes poise, supports head positioning, contributes to overall line and elegance.

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Fingers

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Detail in expression, polish the aesthetic of arm movements, contribute to storytelling.

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Shoulders

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Stability for arm positions, assists in maintaining posture, expressive in port de bras.

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Arms

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Create lines and shapes, aid balance, convey emotion and narrative.

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Heels

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Connects with floor for balance, elevation from the ground, helps shape the arch of the foot.

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Thighs

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Strength for lifting legs, maintaining turnout, supporting core movements.

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Hips

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Central to rotation and flexibility, pivotal for leg extensions, key for maintaining posture.

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Abdominals

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Core strength for balance, control in turns, and supports posture.

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Scapula

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Base for arm movements, dictates shoulder stability, affects the back’s contour.

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Calves

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Power for jumps, control landings, maintain leg line.

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Wrists

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Refinement and precision in hand movement, vital for carriage of the arms.

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Knees

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They allow for pliés, soften landings, maintain proper alignment.

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Chest

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Aids in breathing control, provides structural support, contributes to posture.

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Hamstrings

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Facilitate leg extension behind the body, help control leg swings, contribute to jump landings.

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Toes

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Articulation important for pointe work, sensitivity for balance, nuanced movement.

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Metatarsals

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Distribution of weight across the foot, aid in balance and quiet landings.

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Achilles Tendon

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Connects calf muscles to heel, vital for jump propulsion and pointe work.

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