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Posture

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The correct way the body is held with elongated spike and shoulders back

2
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How to improve posture

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Improved through pliés in the mirror, keeping the back straight and bottom tucked under.
Improved over time by deepening the pliés and performing in various foot positions

3
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Alignment

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The correct placement of body parts in relation to other body jets to create lines

4
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How is alignment improved

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Performing arabesque in the mirror, lining the arm with the opposite foot. Increase tilt to the floor by maintaining alignment of the hand and foot

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Balance

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The ability to maintain steadiness in a held position

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How to improve balance

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Increasing core strength through sets of 30 sit ups 3 times a week. Increase the amount of sit ups to 50

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Co-ordination

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The ability to move multiple body parts simultaneously

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How to improve coordination

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Rehearsal of short phrases that use multiple body parts such as arm swings plus use of torso. Increase number of body parts used in rehearsed phrases

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Control

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The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently

10
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How to improve control

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Increasing core strength through sets of 30 sit ups 3 times a week… increase to 50 sit ups

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Flexibility

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The range of movement available at a joint

12
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How to improve flexibility

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Performing straddle stretches held for 10 seconds each 3 times a week. Deepening the stretch by lowering head or body to ground

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Mobility

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The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently form action to action

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How to improve mobility

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Performing shoulder rolls, adding the elbows and arm circles every day. Enhance the energy of the rolls and linking them fluidly

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Strength

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The ability of the muscles to withhold or resist a force

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How to improve strength

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Performing 20 press-ups 3 times a week. Increase to 50 press-ups

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Stamina

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The ability to maintain levels physical and mental energy over time