postura

postura

The positioning of the different body parts relative to one another. Good posture is achieved by vertically aligning the different "blocks of weight" of the body (head, shoulders, abdomen, and hips), allowing for the natural curve of the spine with minimal distortions.

0 0

Improve it

Add an image

Part of Speech: noun
Synonym(s):
Blossary:
Industry/Domain: Dance
Category: Ballroom
Company:
Product:
Acronym-Abbreviation:

Collect to Blossary

Other Languages:

Related terms

postura de contrafuerte

Communication; Body language

Una posición de pie, en la que una pierna está recta y apoyando el cuerpo, mientras la otra está doblada y colocada hacia delante. Demuestra que esa persona quiere retirarse.

movimiento lateral

Dance; Ballroom

Movimiento hacia el lado.

kick-ball-change

Dance; Ballroom

A movement involving a small kick or flick of the lower leg, followed by a ball-change action. Usually taken in a syncopated rhythm, such as 1&2.

tango argentino

Dance; Ballroom

A style of Tango which originated in the streets and salons of Buenos Aires, characterized by its passionate hold and complex leg and foot movements.

arco

Dance; Ballroom

The part of the foot between the ball and the heel, which forms the shape of an arch.

eje de rotación

Dance; Ballroom

An imaginary vertical line around which the body turns. Depending on the type of rotation, an axis can run through the center of the body, through one of its sides, or outside of ...

alineación

Dance; Ballroom

The positioning of the different body parts relative to one another. Proper alignment is achieved by vertically lining up the different "blocks of weight" of the body (head, ...