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Improving port de bras.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-FEB-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Improving port de bras.(THE NEXT LEVEL)

Article Excerpt
Literally translated from the French, "port de bras" means "carriage of the arms." When you recall your favorite dancers, port de bras is often a distinguishing feature that elevates their artistry. Think of the classical simplicity of Margot Fonteyn, the ecstatic flamboyance of Maya Plisetskaya, or the articulate expressiveness of Judith Jamison. Their arms didn't just wave in space; they were extensions of the spirit.

There are logical ways for dancers to improve their port de bras. Understanding the anatomy of the torso helps, for starters. The deltoid muscles, located at the cap of the shoulders and divided into anterior, lateral, and posterior sections, activate the action of lifting the arms to the front, side, and back, respectively. The latissimus dorsi (the large muscle running from the lower and midback area across the ribs and inserting into the arm) helps...

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