physical skills

Question 1

what are physical skills

Answer 1

skills a dancer requires in order to safely and efficiently execute movement vocabulary

Question 2

what are the physical skills

Answer 2

• balance
• flexibility
• alignment
• coordination
• control
• transference of weight
• stamina
• strength

Question 3

balance

Answer 3

refers to the dancer’s ability to maintain the body in perfect equilibrium through awareness of the body

Question 4

flexibility

Answer 4

Flexibility is the ability to bend, extend, stretch easily and without pulling a muscle. Flexibility occurs in muscles, ligaments and joints.

Question 5

alignment

Answer 5

The static and dynamic relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and base of support. Alignment is the relationship of body parts to each other.

Question 6

coordination

Answer 6

The timing and smoothness of the movements executed. You may be doing one thing with one body part and simultaneously doing something different with other body parts.

Question 7

control

Answer 7

It is your ability to sustain muscular control when holding a position (either static or dynamic), moving from one shape to another.
It is being very clear about exactly what your body is doing at every moment of your dance.

Question 8

transference of weight

Answer 8

Refers to moving from one body position to another. This can include walking, leaping, running or rolling – wherever weight is transferred from one body part to another.

Question 9

stamina

Answer 9

Stamina relates to your physical fitness and the ability to sustain exercise for prolonged periods of time.

Question 10

strength

Answer 10

Strength is shown when sustaining movements, such as holding a challenging balance, or performing movements which need to engage strength through the various muscles