Posture
The correct way the body is held with elongated spike and shoulders back
How to improve posture
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
Alignment
The correct placement of body parts in relation to other body jets to create lines
How is alignment improved
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
Balance
The ability to maintain steadiness in a held position
How to improve balance
Increasing core strength through sets of 30 sit ups 3 times a week. Increase the amount of sit ups to 50
Co-ordination
The ability to move multiple body parts simultaneously
How to improve coordination
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
Control
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently
How to improve control
Increasing core strength through sets of 30 sit ups 3 times a week… increase to 50 sit ups
Flexibility
The range of movement available at a joint
How to improve flexibility
Performing straddle stretches held for 10 seconds each 3 times a week. Deepening the stretch by lowering head or body to ground
Mobility
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently form action to action
How to improve mobility
Performing shoulder rolls, adding the elbows and arm circles every day. Enhance the energy of the rolls and linking them fluidly
Strength
The ability of the muscles to withhold or resist a force
How to improve strength
Performing 20 press-ups 3 times a week. Increase to 50 press-ups
Stamina
The ability to maintain levels physical and mental energy over time
