Mental Skills

Question 1

movement memory

Answer 1

the automatic recall of learned movement material, without conscious thought (during performance)

Question 2

commitment

Answer 2

being dedicated to the dance you are learning/performing (during performance)

Question 3

concentration

Answer 3

focusing all your attention of performing the dance (during performance)

Question 4

confidence

Answer 4

being certain of your own abilities to perform a dance (during performance)

Question 5

systematic repetition

Answer 5

repeating something in an arranged or ordered way (process)

Question 6

mental rehearsal

Answer 6

thinking through or visualising the dance (process)

Question 7

rehearsal discipline

Answer 7

attributes and skills required for refining performance such as commitment, systematic repetition, teamwork, responsibility and effective use of time (process)

Question 8

planning of rehearsal

Answer 8

planning times that are best for you (if its a solo) or your group (if its a duo/trio) (process)

Question 9

response to feedback

Answer 9

listening to feedback from others and acting upon it (process)

Question 10

capacity to improve

Answer 10

being able to improve throughout the rehearsal process (process)