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Anatomical Terms and Concepts
Demi Pointe
Literally french for "half-toe" meaning on the balls of the foot. We don't have to worry about full pointe in belly dance.
 
Flex
Bending a limb or body part towards the centre of the body.
 
Extend
Bending or reaching a limb or body part away from the centre of the body.
 
Infinity Sign
Figure 8 on its side.
 
Sagittal Plane
Front-back.
 
Horizontal or Transverse Plane
Side-side.
 
Slide
Horizontal side-to-side motion that can be done as an isolation of the head, chest (rib cage) or pelvis.
 
Vertical or Frontal Plane
Up-down.
 
Vibration
Very fast shimmy or similar movement.
 

 

   
Last update May 3, 2001

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