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abduction


Movement away from the midline on the lateral plane.
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adduction


Movement toward the midline on the lateral plane. 
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accent


In music, accent refers to a stress or an emphasis on a musical event.  Accents can be created by changes in loudness, by extreme pitches and by rhythmic placement. 
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alignment


The ability to efficiently organize the body in relationship to dancing.
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attention


Mindful and conscious awareness of sensation.
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body half


The movement of the right or left half of the body, while the other half is stationary or playing a supportive role .  The term is associated with Bartenieff Fundamentals and developmental movement pa [..]
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brush


Gliding the foot along the floor, also known as a tendu in ballet.
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cervical


Pertaining to the neck vertebrae.  There are seven cervical vertebrae.
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coccyx


The tailbone, which consists of three-four fused vertebrae.
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core-distal


Energetic relationship between the center and the limbs. 
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