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Muscles Used in Contemporary Dance
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Rectus Abdominis
Stabilizes the core during turns and balances.
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.
Quadriceps
Helps in extending the knee and stabilizing the leg, crucial for lifts and pliés.
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Helps in stabilizing the pelvis during sideways movements.
Gluteus Maximus
Drives hip extensions and supports jumps.
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Allows for wrist flexion and abduction, aiding in hand articulation.
Obliques
Allows for the twisting and bending motions of the torso.
Erector Spinae
Maintains posture and allows for back extensions.
Gastrocnemius
Contributes to the pointing of the foot and propelling jumps.
Hamstrings
Facilitates knee flexion and hip extension in movements like leg curls.
Pectoralis Major
Facilitates upper body movements and arm extensions.
Iliopsoas
Essential for hip flexion, like lifting the leg during a high battement.
Latissimus Dorsi
Plays a role in arm movements and supports the spine during lifts.
Extensor Digitorum
Extends the fingers and wrist, contributing to expressive hand gestures.
Deltoids
Elevates the arms and assists in various arm positions and gestures.
Adductors
Control the movement of the leg towards the body's midline, particularly in movements that require leg convergence.
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.
Sartorius
Assists in leg rotation and flexion, utilized in cross-legged or twisted positions.
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