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Muscles Used in Contemporary Dance
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Rectus Abdominis
Stabilizes the core during turns and balances.
Obliques
Allows for the twisting and bending motions of the torso.
Erector Spinae
Maintains posture and allows for back extensions.
Gluteus Maximus
Drives hip extensions and supports jumps.
Hamstrings
Facilitates knee flexion and hip extension in movements like leg curls.
Quadriceps
Helps in extending the knee and stabilizing the leg, crucial for lifts and pliés.
Gastrocnemius
Contributes to the pointing of the foot and propelling jumps.
Soleus
Works with the gastrocnemius for pointing the toes and stabilizing the ankle.
Tibialis Anterior
Controls foot flexion and helps in dorsiflexion, relevant during quick footwork and balance.
Adductors
Control the movement of the leg towards the body's midline, particularly in movements that require leg convergence.
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Helps in stabilizing the pelvis during sideways movements.
Pectoralis Major
Facilitates upper body movements and arm extensions.
Latissimus Dorsi
Plays a role in arm movements and supports the spine during lifts.
Deltoids
Elevates the arms and assists in various arm positions and gestures.
Biceps Brachii
Facilitates bending at the elbow, utilized in lifting and holding motion.
Triceps Brachii
Engaged in extending the elbow, such as when pushing oneself up from the floor.
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Allows for wrist flexion and abduction, aiding in hand articulation.
Extensor Digitorum
Extends the fingers and wrist, contributing to expressive hand gestures.
Sartorius
Assists in leg rotation and flexion, utilized in cross-legged or twisted positions.
Iliopsoas
Essential for hip flexion, like lifting the leg during a high battement.
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