Dance Y08 Spr1

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1.1 posture

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The way the body is held

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1.2 alignment

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Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other

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1.3 balance

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A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight

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1.4 co-ordination

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The efficient combination of body parts

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1.5 control

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The ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently

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1.6 flexibility

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The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments)

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1.7 mobility

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The range of movement in a joint:; the ability to move fluently from action to action

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1.8 strength

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Muscular power

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1.9 stamina

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Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time

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1.1 extension

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Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs

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1.11 isolation

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An independent movement of part of the body

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2.1 focus

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Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities

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2.2 facial expression

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Use of the face to show mood, meaning or character

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2.2 sensitivity to other dancers

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Awareness of and connection to other dancers

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3.1 warm up

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Prepares body for exercise. Increases heart rate and therefore blood flow which warms muscles. Prepares mind for exercise. To prevent injury. Stages of warm up – pulse raising (increase heart rate), stretching (lengthening muscle, tendon) , mobilising (movement of joints and ligaments), technique/conditioning (specific exercises to enhance physical skills)

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3.2 cool down

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Prepares body for stopping exercise. Decreases injury or muscle soreness. Lowers heart rate. Stages of cool down – gentle stretches and breathing exercises

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3.3 injury manage-ment

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R – I – C – E
Rest – prevents further injury and allows recovery to begin: Ice- reduces swelling, reduces pain and decreases blood supply to area reducing bruising: Compression – provides support and reduces swelling: Elevation – prevents pooling of blood and other fluids to reduce swelling. Finally refer to medical expert for diagnosis and treatment

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3.4 nutrition

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intake of correct nutrients to allow for healthy body function. Vitamins ensure body’s chemical processes are working efficiently. Fibre allows removal of waste products. Carbohydrates provide long term energy. Protein aids muscle and bone growth and repair. Fat helps with energy as does sugar, although these should be taken in small amounts.

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3.5 hydration

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Sufficient intake of fluids to ensure body can sweat to maintain temperature and not overheat. Replace water and minerals lost through sweating to prevent cramp brought on by build up of lactic acid.

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4.1 appropriate dance wear

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Footwear linked to dance style, no jewellery, hair tied back and outfit that allows for movement but does not get in the way

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4.2 in and out of floor

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Bend the knees to lower centre of gravity and use hand/s to support body weight to reduce knee or hip injury

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4.3 elevating and lifting

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Bend knees to provide leverage

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4.4 landing

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Bend knees to help absorb impact and roll through the feet to prevent injury to Achilles tendon

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4.5 turn out

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Ensure this is from hip to prevent knee injury

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4.6 plie or bending knees

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Ensure knee over toe to prevent knee twist injury

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4.7 alignment

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Ensure correct alignment of body, arms and legs to prevent joint strain

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5.1 actions

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What – Travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of different body parts, floorwork and transfer of weight

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5.2 dynamics

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How – Speed, energy, flow (fast, heavy, smooth)

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5.3 space

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Where – Pathways, levels, direction, size of movement, patterns, spatial design

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5.4 relationship

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With – Lead & follow, mirroring, action & reaction, accumulation, complement & contrast, counterpoint, contact, formations

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6.1 beginning,middle & end

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Each dance should have clear beginning/middle/end

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6.2 unity

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A sense of “wholeness” or harmony

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6.3 logical sequence

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The flow of phrases or sections of a dance

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6.4 transitions

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Links between dance phrases or sections

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7.1 motif

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A movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance

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7.2 develop

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Ways in which a movement phrase can be varied

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7.3 repetition

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Performing the same action or phrase again

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7.4 contrast

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Movements or shapes that have nothing in common

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7.5 highlights

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Important moments of a dance

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7.6 climax

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The most significant moment of a dance

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7.7 manipulation of number

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How the number of dancers in a group is used

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7.8 unison

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2 or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time

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7.9 canon

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When the same movements overlap in time

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8.1 social

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Relating to activitiesin which youmeet andspendtime otherpeople and thathappenduring thetimewhen you are notworking

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8.2 evolve

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To develop gradually

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8.3 waltz

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The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple time, performed primarily in closed position.

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8.4 Charleston

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A social jazzdancehighly popular in the 1920s and frequently revived. Characterized by its toes-in, heels-out twisting steps.

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8.5 lindy hop

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An American dance which was born in the African-American communities in Harlem, it developed into rock and roll dance

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8.6 the twist

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A dance that was inspired by rock and roll music. From 1959 to the early sixties it became a worldwide dance craze

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8.7 breakdance

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Originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s from martial arts moves developed by street gangs. Popularized by African Americans and U.S. Latinos, includes stylized footwork and athletic moves such as spinning on the knees, hands, or head.