key terminology - not set studies Flashcards
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Define an action
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What a dancer does (Movement they do)
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Define spacing
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The ‘where’ of movements
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Define dynamics
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The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
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Define relationships
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The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers
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Define structure
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They way in which material is organised to create the whole
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Define choreographic devices
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Methods used to develop and vary material
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Define aural setting
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An audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, songs and natural sound (or silence)
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Define performance environments
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Different settings for dance such as in-the-round, proscenium and site sensitive
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List actions
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Travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of different body parts, floor work and transfer of weight
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List spacings
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Pathways, levels, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design
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List dynamics
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Fast/slow sudden/sustained acceleration/deceleration strong/light direct/indirect flowing/abrubt
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List relationships
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Lead and follow mirroring action and reaction accumulation complement and contrast counterpoint contact formations
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List structures
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binary ternary rondo narrative episodic beginning/middle/end unity logical sequence
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List choreographic devices
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Motif and development,
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List aural setting
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song instrumental orchestral spoken word silence natural sound found sound body percussion
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List performance environments
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proscenium arch
end stage
site-sensitive
in-the-round
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What is binary structure
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2 part structure with theme a and theme b that share quality (tempo, movement) or character -AB
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What is ternary structure
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3 part with 2nd section contrasting 1st and 3rd ABA
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What is Rondo structure
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3 ore more themes with an alternating return to the main theme ABACADA
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What is narrative structure
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Follows a specific story line and intends to convey specific information through that story
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What is episodic structure
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x
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What is unity structure
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x
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Define accessory
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an additional item of costume, for example- gloves
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Define actions
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what a dancer does eg- travelling, turning, elevation, gesture, stillness, use of body parts, floor-work and transference of weight
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Define acceleration
speeding up the movement
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Define accompaniment
The sound that you hear during a dance eg- percussion
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Define accumulation
When a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perform in unison
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Define air pattern
a design that is traced in the air by part of the body
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Define alignment
correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
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Define appreciation
recognition and understanding of qualities of dance
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Define artistic intention
the aim of a dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate
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Define artistry
creative skill
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Define auditory
relating to sound
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Define aural setting
an audible accompaniment to the dance such as music, words, song and natural sound (or silence)
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Define balance
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
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Define binary
a composition in 2 parts or sections
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Define canon
when the same movements overlap in time
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Define choreographic approach
the way in which a choreographer makes the dance
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Define choreographic intention
the aim of the dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate
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Define choreographic processes
Activities involved in creating dance such as improvisation, selection and development
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Define choreography
The art of creating dance
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Define climax
The most significant moment of the dance
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Define narrative
Dance that tells a story
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Define pathways
designs traced in space (on the floor or in the air)
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Define performance
the presentation of dance to an audience
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Define performance (personal)
acquisition and development of physical and expressive skills
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Define performance environments
different settings for dance such as in-the-round, proscenium and site sensitive
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Define phrase
a short sequence of linked movements
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Define phrasing
the way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase
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Define physical skills
aspects enabling effective performance such as posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina, extension and isolation
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Define posture
the way the body is held
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Define professional work
original choreography by an individual or company that is recognised nationally or internationally
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Define projection
The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience
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Define prop/propery
a portable object that is used in dance, for example a suitcase
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Define proscenium
the arch or opening that creates the effect of a picture frame and separates the stage from the auditorium
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Define rehearsal discipline
attributes and skills required for refining performance such as commitment, systematic repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use of time
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Define repetition
performing the same action or phrase again
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Define relationships
the ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers
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Define retrograde
reversing a movement phrase
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Define rhythmic content
repeated patterns of sound or movement
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Define rondo
a music of dance form with altering and repeating sections eg- verse and chorus
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Define safe execution
carrying out actions safely
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Define safe working practice
personal care, respect for others, safe execution and preparation and recovery from dancing
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Define sensitivity to other dancers
awareness of and connection to other dancers
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Define site sensitive
dances that are designed for (or relate to) non-theatre spaces
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Define spatial awareness
consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use
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Define staging/set
the presentation of dance in the performing space including set, furniture, props, projection and back drop
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Define stamina
ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time
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Define strength
muscular power
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Define structuring devices
the ways in which a dance is made, built, ordered or organised
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Define style
characteristic way of dancing
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Define style fusion
the combination of features of 2 or more styles
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Define tactile
relating to the sense of touch
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Define technical skills
these include accuracy of action, timing, dynamic, rhythmic and spatial content and the reproduction of movement in a stylistically accurate way
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Define ternary
A composition in 3 parts
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Define timing
the use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and or other dancers
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Define transitions
links between dance phrases or sections
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Define types of music
genres of music including orchestral, electronic, percussion, vocal and found sound
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Define unison
two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time
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Define unity
a sense of wholeness of harmony
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Define visual
relating to sight
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Define levels
distance from the ground; low, medium or high
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Define lighting
the illumination of the performance area
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Define logical sequence
the flow of phrases or sections of a dance
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Define manipulation of number
how the number of dancers in a group is used
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Define mental rehearsal
thinking through or visualising the dance
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Define mental skills
these include commitment, concentration, confidence, movement memory, systematic repetition, mental rehearsal , rehearsal discipline, planning of rehearsal, response to feedback and capacity to improve
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Define mobility
the range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action
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Define motif
a movement phrase encapsulating an idea that is repeated and developed throughout the dance
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Define motif development
ways in which a movement phrase can be varied
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Define movement material
the matter of dance; actions, space, dynamics and relationships - RADS
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Define musicality
the ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance
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Define flexibility
The range of movement in the joints (involving muscled, tendons and ligaments)
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Define focus (use of)
use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities
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Define form
the overall shape and structure of a dance
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Define formations
shapes or patterns created in space by dancers
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Define fragmentation
use of parts of a phrase or motif
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Define highlights
important moments of a dance
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Define ideational
relating to ideas or concepts
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Define improvisation
exploration or generation of movements without planning
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Define in-the-round
a performing area with the audience seated on all sides
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Define intention
aim or dersired outcome
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Define interpretation
finding the meaning that is in the movement or finding the movement that is in the idea
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Define isolation
an independent movement of part of the body
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Define kinaesthetic
sensory perception (or awareness) of movement and position
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Define deceleration
slowing down the movement
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Define development
the way in which movement material is manipulated
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Define direction
the facing of a movement
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Define dynamics
the qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow
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Define elements of dance
actions, space, dynamics and relationships - RADS
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Define elevation
the action of 'going up' without support, such as in a jump
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Define end-stage
a performance space with the audience on one side; also known as end-on
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Define episodic
a choreography with several sections, linked by a theme
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Define execution
carrying out actions with the required intention
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Define expressive skills
aspects that contribute to performance artistry and that engage the audience, such as focus and musicality
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Define extension
lengthening one or more muscles or limbs
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Define facial expression
use of the face to show mood, feeling or character
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Define features of production
lighting, set, properties, costume and aural setting
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Define complementary
perform actions or shapes that are similar to but not exactly the same as another dancers
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Define constituent features
characteristics of choreography such as style, stimulus, subject matter, number/gender of dancers, action content, choreographic principles, form and structure, physical and aural settings
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Define contrast
movements or shapes that have nothing in common
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Define control
the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold a shape efficiently
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Define coordination
the efficient combination of body parts
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Define costume
clothing worn by dancers in performance
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Define counterpoint
when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously
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Define critical appreciation
evaluation of dance based upon knowledge and understanding, including original insights
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Define dance film
where dance and film are both integral to a work; this includes documentary, animation, dance for camera and a screen adaption of a stage work.
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Define dance for camera
where the choreographer collaborates with (or is) the film-maker; where the intention is to produce a dance work in a multi-media form that cannot be achieved in live performance
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Define dancewear
what the dancer wears for class and rehearsal
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Describe the importance of alignment
Helps improve posture
allows you to perform actions safely
makes your performance look effortless/impressive
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Describe the importance of balance
Allows you to perform safely
allows you to perform complex or demanding actions
enables you to hold key movements
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Describe the importance of coordination
enables you to perform safely
you can perform technically demanding choreography
makes performance look effortless
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Describe the importance of control
enables you to perform safely
you can perform technically demanding choreography
makes performance look effortless
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Describe the importance of flexibility
allows dancers to perform technically demanding moves
| makes performance look effortless
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Describe the importance of posture
reduces risk of injury/puts less stress on joints
| improves balance
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Describe the importance of strength
allows more control over your body
can perform more technically demanding motifs
allows for movements to be performed safely
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Describe the importance of stamina
allows you to perform for longer periods of time
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Describe the importance of extension
to allow you to create pleasing lines through your body
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Describe the importance of isolation
allows you to replicate the dance style accurately
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How could you improve your alignment
Stretches- hold stretches which get progressively more difficult and for an increased amount of time eg- splits- jazz splits, full splits, raised leg on platform in splits.
Mirrors- to check alignment and modify accordingly eg- is my back leg straight and horizontal in an arabesqu
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How could you improve your balance
practice holding positions for increased amounts of time ie- 10 seconds- 20 seconds- 1 min
develop strength eg- squats to improve your leg strength to help you hold an arabesque, sit ups to develop core strength (Must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvement over time)
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How could you improve your coordination
breakdown movements slowly and gradually perform quicker
systematic rehearsal to train your movement memory/body to perform movements
mental rehearsal- imagine yourself performing the actions successfully
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How could you improve your control
strength- develop strength through specific exercises eg- sit ups for core strength/ press ups for arm strength (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)
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How could you improve your flexibility
Stretches- hold stretches which get progressively more difficult and for an increased amount of time eg- splits- jazz splits, full splits, raised leg on platform in splts
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How could you improve your posture
Develop core strength- sit ups to prevent hyper extension (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)
yoga/stretches- allows you to extend your posture and create clean lines
Using mirrors to check and correct posture when performing
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How could you improve your strength
through specific exercises eg- sit ups for core strength, press ups for arm strength (must increase duration and intensity of sit up to see improvements over time)
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How could you improve your stamina
Through CV exercises such as running, training at the gym. This type of exercise must increase in duration and speed overtime to ensure fitness improves
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How could you improve your extensions
Stretches
| Mirrors- check alignment and modify accordingly eg- is my back leg straight and horizontal in arabesque
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How could you improve your isolation
perform simple isolation's first and build up to more complex sequences
strength exercises- give you more muscular control to move body parts independently eg- sit ups for arm strength
