Musical Series: Basic Quads 1
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This sequence of exercises reinforces ideas that have already been introduced in the previous instructed series for the Quadriceps, the muscles in the legs that play a big part in movement. It is recommended to start on the musical series only once you have practised the instructed series over several months, so you already have internal awareness of alignment.
Please be confident of the content in the alignment series before commencing on this video.
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Naatadavu 1
This Adavu has a stretching action in the leg where the foot is flexed and the heel is placed on the floor. The alignment of the hip bones is important in this. The turn-out and stability in the Araimandi position of the dancer must have developed by the time he/she starts the Naatadavu. If this ...
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Naatadavu 2
This Adavu has a stretching action in the leg where the foot is flexed and the heel is placed on the floor. The alignment of the hip bones is important in this. The turn-out and stability in the Araimandi position of the dancer must have developed by the time he/she starts the Naatadavu.
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Naatadavu 3
The third Naatadavu stretches the leg out to the front. If you are unable to keep your back straight when doing this, please refer to the flexibility section and practice the tips for forward bends and try again.
