The Checklist
publication date: Dec 12, 2008
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author/source: Jeff Young
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What makes dynamic marching such an innovative way to teach visual? We approach visual instruction from a whole new perspective. Learning the basics of dance & movement provides a solid base for the students to build upon. It becomes much easier to teach one step forward, when they have a strong understanding of posture and where their bodies are in space. Try this simple exercise for improving posture...
The Checklist
- Feet: Place the feet with toes and heels together.
- Knees: Make the legs straight, but NOT locked.
- Hips: Rotate the hips forward slightly and check the alignment of the spine by placing a flat hand on the stomach and back.
- Spine: Lengthen the spine one vertebra at a time until you are two inches taller.
- Shoulders: Rotate the shoulders up back and down, but do NOT create tension.
- Head: Make you chin level and set your eyes on a point in front of you.
- Arms: Make a light fist and place the middle finger on the seam of your pants. Bend your elbows slightly backward- again... NO TENSION!
 | Jeff Young is President and CEO of Dynamic Marching and frequently writes articles and teaches clinics on marching, movement, and visual instruction. For a more complete bio please visit our consultants and clnicians page here. |