Physical Skills

Question 1

What are the physical skills? (BFACCTSS)

Answer 1

• Balance
• Flexibility
• Alignment
• Coordination
• Control
• Transference of Weight
• Stamina
• Strength

Question 2

Define Balance

Answer 2

To find a state of equilibrium using an equal distribution of weight through the foot. It can be done on point of demi point.

Question 3

Define Flexibility

Answer 3

Range of movement around the muscle or joint.

Question 4

Define Alignment

Answer 4

The static and dynamic relationship of the skeleton to the line of gravity and base of support.

Question 5

Define Coordination + E.g

Answer 5

The coordination of multiple body parts moving at the same time. (e.g: Complex arm phrase with a moving tendu phrase of the feet moving at the same time.)

Question 6

Define Control

Answer 6

The way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase.

Question 7

Define Transference of Weight

Answer 7

Shifting the bodies weight from one side to another. Not always from foot to foot. Can also be from feet to hands.

Question 8

Define Stamina

Answer 8

Endurance of the dancer / performers muscles along with the aerobic and anabolic fitness.

Question 9

Define Strength

Answer 9

Muscle endurance and ability to hold shape whilst moving from position to position.