Physical Skills

Question 1

What are the 11 physical skills?

Answer 1

Mobility, isolation, control, stamina, flexibility, alignment, balance, posture, extension, co-ordination, strength.

Question 2

Define mobility.

Answer 2

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

Question 3

How does mobility contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 3

Gives fluidity to movements, unlock better movement, makes joints healthier and decreases risk of injury.

Question 4

Define isolation.

Answer 4

An independent movement of part of the body.

Question 5

How does isolation contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 5

Creates a seamless dance movement, eyes are drawn to this movement, giving it importance.

Question 6

Define control.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

How does control contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 7

Control helps to maintain good timing, dancers understand where movements start and stop.

Question 8

Define stamina.

Answer 8

The ability to maintain physical and mental energy over periods of time.

Question 9

How does stamina contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 9

Improves performance ability, increased oxygen supply to muscles which reduces risk of fatigue, enhances concentration, reduces risk of injury.

Question 10

Define flexibility.

Answer 10

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

Question 11

How does flexibility contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 11

Increases range of motion, helps a dance appear more seamless, reduces risk of injury and soreness, elongates lines which enriched the look of a performance.

Question 12

Define alignment.

Answer 12

The correct placement of body parts in relation to others.

Question 13

How does alignment contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 13

Allows dancers to move freely and reduce the risk of injury, strengthens dancers muscles, makes dancers more confident, puts less strain on muscles and joints.

Question 14

Define balance.

Answer 14

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

Question 15

How does balance contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 15

Makes smooth, complete moves, creates secure, controlled movements, helped by good posture.

Question 16

Define posture.

Answer 16

The way the body is held.

Question 17

How does posture contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 17

It’s necessary for beautiful moves, obtains optimal performance, reduces the risk of injury, maximises function and movement, makes moves elegant and confident, improves balance and control, makes moves more comfortable.

Question 18

Define extension.

Answer 18

Lengthening one or more limbs or muscles.

Question 19

How does extension contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 19

Gives strength to movements, extension completes movements, helps with balance, posture and core strength.

Question 20

Define co-ordination.

Answer 20

The efficient combination of body parts.

Question 21

How does co-ordination contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 21

Moving harmoniously reduces harm to joints and tissues, reduces tension and pain, improves confidence, allows new skills to be learnt faster.

Question 22

Define strength.

Answer 22

Muscular power.

Question 23

How does strength contribute to the effectiveness of a dance?

Answer 23

Creates speed and force, makes powerful movements, provides support to joints, maintains alignment, allows dancers to hold a position for longer.