body alignment tutorial for dancers

Every dancer should be aware of the different lines of alignment that are necessary for good technique and injury prevention. This video gives insight to what a medical expert sees when evaluating dancers, and how dancers can use these insights to improve their dance.

Video Outline

0:00 Intro
0:08 Overview
0:55 Alignment in ballet
1:15 First position
1:53 Fifth position
2:10 Tendus
2:46 Passé
3:46 Développé à la seconde
4:16 Arabesque
5:29 Alignment in tango
8:04 Leg and hip alignment while standing
13:55 My favorite cue for good posture
15:30 Takeaways