Posture

Correct singing posture - Seated

	Feet: Both flat on the floor, not crossed.
	Legs: In a position that will provide balance & firm supprt.
	Back: Held away from the chair; do not hunch.
	Hips: Rolled slightly forward in like with your body.
	Chest: Held high, but not strained or unnatural. It must not collapse or move up and down while breathing.
	Shoulders: Held back & down. Do not hunch.
	Arms: Relaxed on your lap or holding your music.
	Hands: Relaxed and not fidgeting or holding your music
	Head: Chin should be parallel to the floor; don't poke it out!
	Eyes: Always on the conductor.

	Feet: Slightly apart; one slightly in front of the other. Your body's weight should be slightly forward on the balls of the feet. Avoid putting your weight on your heels.
	Knees: Not locked!- Flexible
	Hips: Rolled slightly forward in like with your body.
	Chest: Held high, but not strained or unnatural. It must not collapse or move up and down while breathing.
	Shoulders: Held back & down. Do not hunch.
	Arms: Dropped at the sides of your body in a natural position.
	Hands: Relaxed and not fidgeting
	Head: Chin should be parallel to the floor; don't poke it out!
	Eyes: Always on the conductor.