Of the 24 (not counting the sacrum and coccyx), two vertebrae are fortunate enough to have names. The atlas (C01) and axis (C02) are two of the most important vertebrae in the spine. Without them, head and neck movement would be impossible and therefore dancers wouldn't be able to spot!
With all this in mind spotting has to happen with the rotation of the atlas around the axis. When executed properly the actual back of your neck will lengthen. Spotting will then generate from the base of the skull not the bottom of the neck.
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