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BODY

 PARTS OF THE BODY: 
Heads;
 Eyes; 
Torso; 
Feet;
 Legs 

INITIATION:

 Core;
 Distal; 
Mid-limb;
 Body parts

                                                               PATTERNS:                                                               
Upper/lower body;
homologus (similar position); 
contralateral (opposite side of the body) ; 
midline

                                       BODY SHAPES:                                      
Symmetrical/asymmetrical
rounded
twisted
angular( sharp corners) 
arabesque(body is supported on one leg and other behind)


BODY SYSTEMS:
 muscles; bones; organs; breath; balance; reflex

INNER SELF:
senses; perceptions; emotions; thoughts; intentions; imagination


Videos - that link to the above concepts.

Parts of the Body - Youtube: The Crew Hip Hop 2012

Initiation - Youtube: Tai Chi

Patterns - Circles - Youtube: Dance of the Blessed Spirits

Body Shapes - Youtube:Ballet versus Hip Hop

Body Systems - Youtube: 

Inner self - Youtube: Mia Micheals -Rejection

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