Dance-Physical skills Flashcards
What are the Physical skills?
Alignment Balance Coordination Control Extension Flexibility Isolation Mobility Posture Stamina Strength
What is the definition of Alignment?
Correct placements of body parts in relation to each other.
What is the definition of Balance?
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight.
What is the definition of Control?
The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently.
What is the definition of Coordination?
The efficient combination of body parts.
What is the definition of Extension?
Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
What is the definition of Flexibility?
The range of movement in joints.
What is the definition of Isolation?
An independent movement of part of the body.
What is the definition of Mobility?
The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.
What is the definition of Posture?
The way the body is held.
What is the definition of Stamina?
Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.
What is the definition of Strength?
Muscular power.
What exercises can be used to improve alignment?
Brushes or tendus
What exercises can be used to improve balance?
Plies and rises
What exercises can be used to improve control?
Sit ups
