DANCE TRAINING PRINCIPLES

Question 1

Dance Training Principles (5)

Answer 1

1. Progressive Overload
2. Specificity
3. Reversibility
4. Warm up
5. Cool down

Question 2

Types of Training (5)

Answer 2

1. Floor work
2. Barre work
3. Centre work
4. Moving in space
5. Jumps / Aerial work

Question 3

a holistic approach to the art and science of dance and is a basis for treatment and prevention of injury

Answer 3

safe dance practice

Question 4

a component of safe dance practice contributing to sound dance technique

Answer 4

body maintenance

Question 5

aims to improve the ability of the body to use oxygen

Answer 5

aerobic training

Question 6

strengthens the cardiorespiratory system allowing dancer to withstand hours of activity

Answer 6

aerobic training

Question 7

focuses on ability of muscle to produce force

Answer 7

strength training

Question 8

allows dancer to move freely and handle body efficiently

Answer 8

strength training

Question 9

works to improve the range of movement at a joint

Answer 9

flexibility

Question 10

increased and maintained by ballistic or static stretching

Answer 10

flexibility

ballistic - bouncy / jerky and has the possibility to tense muscles

Question 11

When developing technique through class exercises or performing movement sequences on the floor, the problem of having to defy gravity is eliminated

Answer 11

floor work

Question 12

allows for physical stability, as it takes away to some extent
the fighting against gravity and allows for a greater base of support.

Answer 12

barre work

Question 13

develops ability to move in space in a variety of ways

Answer 13

center work

Question 14

dancer incorporates all body skills that have been developed in earlier sections of the class

Answer 14

move in space

Question 15

dancers need to be aware of the developmental nature of jumps and aerial work to aid a demand of high strength, control and alignment

Answer 15

aerial work

Question 16

exercise should progressively be performed above that which the individual usually performs

Answer 16

progressive overload

Question 17

needs to be directly linked to the nature of performance required; participating in a range of technique classes

Answer 17

specificity

Question 18

if there is a break in the training program, there will be a decline in fitness and skill levels

Answer 18

reversibility

Question 19

increases blood flow to muscles with an increase in oxygen delivery

Answer 19

warm-up

Question 20

allows body to return to normal temperature

Answer 20

cool down