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