Performance skills

Question 1

What are some examples of Physical skills

Answer 1

Posture, alignment, balance, coordination, control, flexibility, mobility, strength, stamina

Question 2

What are some examples of Technical skills

Answer 2

Action, Space, Dynamic, Relationships, timing, rhythmic content, moving in a stylistically accurate way

Question 3

What are some expressive skills

Answer 3

projection, focus, spatial awareness, facial awareness, phrasing, musicality, sensitivity to other dancers, communication of choreographic intent

Question 4

What are some examples of mental skills (Before Dance)

Answer 4

Systematic repetition , mental rehearsal, rehearsal discipline, planning of rehearsal, use of feedback, capacity to improve

Question 5

What are some examples of mental skills (During)

Answer 5

Movement memory, commitment, confidence, concentration

Question 6

What are some examples of safe practice

Answer 6

Warming up, Cooling down, Nutrition, Hydration, safe kit

Question 7

Examples of aural setting

Answer 7

Silence, Spoken word, orchestral, natural sound, found sound, song

Question 8

Examples of actions

Answer 8

Turn, Jump, roll, gesture, floor work, transfer of weight

Question 9

Examples of space

Answer 9

Pathways, levels, directions, size of movement, patterns, spatial design

Question 10

Examples of Dynamics

Answer 10

Fast/Slow, Sudden/sustained, Accelerate/Decelerate, Strong/Light

Question 11

Examples of performance environment

Answer 11

proscenium arch, end on stage, site sensitive, in the round

Question 12

Examples of relationships

Answer 12

Lead and follow, Mirror, Action and reaction, contrast, counterpoint, contact, formations

Question 13

Examples of structure

Answer 13

binary, ternary, rondo, narrative, episodic, cyclical

Question 14

Examples of choreographic devices

Answer 14

Motif development, repetition, contrast, highlights, unison, cannon

Question 15

What is the definition of Alignment

Answer 15

Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.

Question 16

What is the definition of balance

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is the definition of Control

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What is the definition of Posture

Answer 18

The way the body is held

Question 19

What is the definition of coordination

Answer 19

The efficient combination of body parts.

Question 20

What is the definition of Elevation

Answer 20

The action of ‘going up’ without support, such as in a jump.

Question 21

What is the definition of Extension

Answer 21

Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.

Question 22

What is the definition of Flexibility

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is the definition of isolation

Answer 23

An independent movement of a part of the body.

Question 24

What is the definition of Mobility

Answer 24

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

Question 25

What is the definition of projection

Answer 25

The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.

Question 26

What is the definition of Spatial awareness

Answer 26

Consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use.

Question 27

What is the definition of Stamina

Answer 27

Ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

Question 28

What is the definition strength

Answer 28

Muscular power.

Question 29

What is the definition Timing

Answer 29

The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers.