Chapter 1 Flashcards
Sustained
No apparent stop or start between movements
Swinging
The overcurves and undercurves made by the arms, legs, torso, and head. Aswell as the weight transferences movements performed in a swinging movement
Percussive
An energy action - angular, quick
Vibratory
Rapid, recurring succession of small movements
Collapsing
A sinking movement due to the release of muscle tension
Unison
When a group of dancers perform the same movement at exactly the same time
Canon
When one movement/phrase is followed by another with a fractional time difference
Contrast
When dancers are performing different movements
Repetition
A movement/phrase repeated exactly the same
Retrograde
A movement/phrase performed backwards
Tempo
When movements/phrases are slowed down or performed faster
Levels
Movements or phrases performed on different levels
Functions of the skeleton
Support and shape Protect inner organs Produce blood cells Store calcium and phosphorus Levers and joints in movements
Long bones
Sweeping movements
E.g femur
Short movements
Large amount of movement
E.g tarsals
Flat bones
Protects vital organs
E.g scapula
Irregular bones
Vertebrae
E.g spinal cords
Sesamoid bones
Unusual type
E.g. Patella
Pelvic girdle function
Supports weight of body on legs
Bones in pelvic girdle
Ilium, ischium, pubic bone
Axial skeleton function
Supports structures on main axis of the body. Skull, spine, ribs, sternum
Appendicular skeleton function
Supports limbs and attaches them to the body. Arms, legs, shoulder and pelvic girdle
Purpose of a warm up
Increase heart rate
Blood flowing to muscles
Purpose of cool down
Bring heart rate down
