Analysis of Human Movement 501
Study Questions and Applications
- Perform a basic anatomical analysis (table 8.3, steps 1-5, p. 480) of the following:
a. A roll-down
b. A tendu side
c. A penché
- Perform an anatomical analysis of a développé to the front (développé a la quatrième devant)
(table 8.3, steps 1-12). Contrast and compare this with a grand battement to the front as
analyzed in table 8.4 (p. 482).
- Perform an anatomical analysis of a développé to the side (développé à la seconde) (table
8.3, steps 1-12). Contrast and compare this with a développé to the front.
- Perform a basic anatomical analysis (table 8.3, steps 1-5) of a rise onto the ball of the foot
preceded by a plié (relevé). How does this differ from a rise performed with a straight knee
(elevé) and from a jump in parallel first position?
- Observe a dancer performing the movements analyzed in question 3. Note any technique
problems. Theorize what could be done to correct any noted problems, and see if applying
these theorized corrections on the dancer results in the desired improvement.
- Perform a basic anatomical analysis (table 8.3, steps 1-5) of a short movement sequence that
is regularly used at the barre or in the warm-up section of your dance technique class.
- Select a movement from dance class that you are having difficulty performing with optimal
technique. Perform an anatomical analysis of this movement and provide four strength exer-
cises, two flexibility exercises, and three technique cues that could be used to help improve
your performance of this movement.
- Design a movement sequence that involves all the fundamental movements of the shoulder,
spine, hip, knee, and ankle. Orally identify the movements as they occur.
- Select three cues commonly used in dance classes to aid with performing given movements.
Evaluate their anatomical or biomechanical base in terms of accuracy. Is there a way each
cue could be stated that would be more consistent with scientific principles?
- A dancer wants to improve her Russian splits.
a. Using the schema presented in table 8.3, analyze the movement in terms of the ankle,
knee, and hip joints.
b. What muscles serve as prime movers? What are the extreme range of motion requirements
in the split position, and what muscles should be stretched to improve this range? What
are the key strength demands of this movement, and what muscles should be strengthened
to meet these demands?
c. What cues could be used to enhance benefits from use of the stretch-shortening cycle just
prior to takeoff?
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