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Anatomy for Contemporary Dancers
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Quadriceps
Primary muscle group for knee extension, vital for powerful jumps and maintaining straight lines.
Core
Stabilizes the torso, crucial for balance and control in complex movements.
Pointe Technique
Involves the strengthening of feet and ankles, enabling dancers to perform on the tips of their toes.
Pelvis
Serves as a base for spinal alignment and influences the position and movement of the legs and torso.
Lats (Latissimus Dorsi)
Aids in the control and fluid movement of the arms, important for lifts and maintaining a strong back.
Neck
Supports the head, allows for expression, and contributes to the dancer's line and overall posture.
Rotator Cuff
Facilitates shoulder movement and stabilization, which is important for arm extensions and lifts.
Knees
Joint stability is imperative for safe landings and bent-leg movements; alignment affects health and execution.
Alignment
Refers to the optimal positioning of body segments, reduces risk of injury and improves efficiency in movement.
Spine
Supports the body's structure, allows for flexibility and fluidity in dance movements.
Flexibility
Allows for a greater range of motion, essential for executing extended lines and achieving fluid transitions between movements.
Balance
Key for stability and control in static poses and when transitioning between movements.
Turnout
The external rotation of the hips crucial for position and movement in classical and contemporary dance.
Hamstrings
Responsible for knee flexion and hip extension, key in jumps and fluid lower body movements.
Glutes
Powerful hip extensors that support lifts, jumps, and maintain posture during performance.
Foot Arch
The arch's strength and flexibility contribute to shock absorption, weight distribution, and aesthetic foot shape.
Ankle Stability
Essential for preventing injuries, it supports the dancer's weight during footwork and landings.
Hip Flexors
Crucial for raising the leg and maintaining proper hip alignment, these muscles allow for high leg extensions.
Feet
Function as the foundation, providing support, mobility, and balance in a wide range of movements.
Plantar Flexion
Enables dancers to point their feet, contributing to the aesthetic line of leg and dynamic footwork.
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