The Biomechanics of the Tendu in Closing to the Traditional Position, Pli#233; and Relev#233;

Dancers spend many years practicing repetitive movements in order for their bodies to gain flexibility, strength and muscle memory. This thesis investigated the biomechanics of a dance student's knee motion during a tendu to the front in first, third, and fifth positions. A dancer will often pe...

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Main Author: Masters, Nyssa Catherine
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2013
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4825
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6021&context=etd