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Muscles Used in Contemporary Dance

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Adductors

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Control the movement of the leg towards the body's midline, particularly in movements that require leg convergence.

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Quadriceps

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Helps in extending the knee and stabilizing the leg, crucial for lifts and pliés.

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Erector Spinae

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Maintains posture and allows for back extensions.

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Gluteus Maximus

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Drives hip extensions and supports jumps.

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Hamstrings

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Facilitates knee flexion and hip extension in movements like leg curls.

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Triceps Brachii

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Engaged in extending the elbow, such as when pushing oneself up from the floor.

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Rectus Abdominis

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Stabilizes the core during turns and balances.

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Deltoids

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Elevates the arms and assists in various arm positions and gestures.

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Pectoralis Major

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Facilitates upper body movements and arm extensions.

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Tensor Fasciae Latae

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Helps in stabilizing the pelvis during sideways movements.

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Tibialis Anterior

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Controls foot flexion and helps in dorsiflexion, relevant during quick footwork and balance.

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Gastrocnemius

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Contributes to the pointing of the foot and propelling jumps.

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Extensor Digitorum

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Extends the fingers and wrist, contributing to expressive hand gestures.

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Flexor Carpi Radialis

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Allows for wrist flexion and abduction, aiding in hand articulation.

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Sartorius

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Assists in leg rotation and flexion, utilized in cross-legged or twisted positions.

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Obliques

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Allows for the twisting and bending motions of the torso.

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Latissimus Dorsi

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Plays a role in arm movements and supports the spine during lifts.

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Soleus

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Works with the gastrocnemius for pointing the toes and stabilizing the ankle.

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Biceps Brachii

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Facilitates bending at the elbow, utilized in lifting and holding motion.

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Iliopsoas

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Essential for hip flexion, like lifting the leg during a high battement.

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