posturist
/ˈpɑstʃərɪst/
noun
- A person who adopts a particular posture or attitude, often for effect or to impress others.
- In the yoga class, the instructor warned against being a posturist and focusing only on the pose's look.
- The politician was dismissed as a posturist who cared more about appearances than policy.
- He's a bit of a posturist at parties, always striking a dramatic pose for photos.
- A person who studies or is skilled in posture, especially in dance, theater, or physical training.
- The physical therapist worked as a posturist, teaching patients how to stand and sit correctly.
- The ballet company hired a posturist to help dancers improve their alignment.
- As a posturist, she could spot a slouch from across the room.