| Article | : | "Dancing Tid-bits" Issue #97, Thursday, April 11,2002
Today's Topic: What is Good Posture?
As I saw this topic posted on the discussion board by Cat, I thought there
will be hundreds of comments but sadly the response was zero. So, I said why
not, Tid-bits would make it a good topic!
What is Posture? As we have evolved from lower forms of life, the Human
Species have gained an Upright Posture. So, it may be said that Posture is
"How we carry our Bodies".
What is Good Posture? It is like stacking up dominos, one on top of the
other
and how well we can do it. The most important domino units we have are our
Vertebrae in our Spinal Column. In other words, "Keep your Back" and you
have
a good posture.
Lower Body: Feet, Ankles, Knees and Legs are more or less naturally fixed
and
unchangeable. However keeping a good Tone, keeping a good Base (Balance),
and
feeling the weight into the inside edges of the feet will add to good
Posture.
Hips and Pelvis: "Tuck that Tusch In". I don't mean to be gross but how many
times have you heard that from your coach. This is very important and
"tucking" your hips forward and bringing them in vertical with rest of the
Spine will improve your posture 50%. This will result in your thighs being
more toned and forward and the lumbar lordosis diminish.
Lengthen your Spine: Yes, get in the habit of keeping your Spinal Column
Long
and as straight as possible but natural. Exercises: You can stand straight
against a wall with your back of the heels, hips, shoulders and back of your
head touching the wall; you have attained a straight and good posture. Take
a
CD case or a Book and place it on the top of your head and walk, keep
balance
and certainly you have improved your posture.
Nice Long Neck, Chin Up: Show your Proud Stance but dont be arrogant. Smile.
Posture of course is not static: You have a sitting Posture and a Lying Down
Posture and all forms in between. Pay attention to your Back while you are
driving or working on the desk. The TV reporters must be getting special
training; their backs always look good sitting and talking like they are
gods.
Finally Posture remains "same good" for Ballroom or Latin but our Shapes and
Poise Change. If there is no Posture, there is no Dance. Easier said than
done. Best Wishes for a good Posture, Sincerely, Max.
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