what are the physical skills and attributes
posture
alignment
balance
coordination
control
flexibility
mobility
strength
stamina
extension
isolation
what are the technical skills
action content
dynamic content
spatial content
timing
rhythmic content
movement in a stylistic way
what are the expressive skills
projection
focus
spatial awareness
facial expression
phrasing
what are the mental skills
mental rehearsal
systematic repetition
planning of rehearsal
rehearsal discipline
response to feedback
capacity to improve
movement memory
commitment
concentration
confidence
what are safe working practises?
safe execution of movement content
absence of jewellery
appropriate dancewear
appropriate hairstyle
absence of socks
define posture
the way the body is held
define alignment
correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
define balance
a steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
define coordination
the efficient combination of body parts
define control
the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently
define flexibility
the range of movement in a joint (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments)
define mobility
a range of movements in the joint: the ability to move fluidly form action to action
define strength
muscle power
define stamina
ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time
define extension
lengthening one or more muscle or limbs
define isolation
an independent movement of part of the body
define action content
the movements that you do
define dynamic content
the qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
define spatial content
the ‘where’ of movements such as levels, directions, pathways etc
define timing
the use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers
define rhythmic content
repeated patterns of sound or movement
define movement in a stylistic way
characteristic way of dancing
define projection
the energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience
define focus
use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities
