Physical/psychological limitations Flashcards
1
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Whats a sign of tension and stress?
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- can be seen in the way the dancer stands and performs
- hunched shoulders is an obvious sign of tension
- when tension is present correct alignment and movement control are much more difficult to achieve
2
Q
How can some physical limitation be improved?
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- correct training
- eg flexibility with a structured, targeted stretching programme
3
Q
Physical limitations:
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- every dancer is different
- some cannot be changed because of genetic makeup
- dancer must be aware and accept and understand their limitations to seek improvement and perform to their optimum
4
Q
Psychological limitations:
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- a dancer may be hindered by issues of confidence and self-belief, fear of failure, seeing feedback as criticism ect
- combat these with focus concentration and commitment
5
Q
Focus:
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- helps the dancer execute movement accurately and with clarity
- eg pirouettes require focus of the eyeline to spot
- focus as a general principle allows the dancer to apply appropriate energy and thought to performing the movement successfully and appropriately
6
Q
How are focus and concentration linked?
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- the ability to concentrate will keep the adrenaline flowing and allow optimum performance, being ready to react to anything
- the dancer must be continually aware of other factors such as space, timing and other dancers
- whether in class or performance they must be focused on the present
7
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Commitment:
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- is a factor which often distinguishes a good dancer from an excellent one
- commitment encompasses focus and concentration in delivering a successful performance or in other words one that has conviction and confidence
- to become a great technician or an outstanding performer takes total commitment both in the studio and outside often at the expense of other things
- commitment reaps the reward of self-confidence and total control in performance
