Physical Skills

Question 1

Balance

Answer 1

To maintain the body in perfect equilibrium through effective awareness of muscular activity. A body that is in control of gravity.

Question 2

Flexibility

Answer 2

The range of joint mobility and muscular looseness involving the whole body and not just the legs.

Question 3

Alignment

Answer 3

The weight safely centered over a base of support in order to maintain balance.

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

The ability to manage a variety of movement categories with concentrated awareness of muscular activity in order to retain personal equilibrium.

Question 5

Coordination

Answer 5

The correct relationship of muscular activity within the whole body needed to produce effective, harmonious and balanced movement actions.

Question 6

Transference of Weight

Answer 6

The weight change that occurs when the dancer moves from balance on two feet to one foot, from one foot to two feet, from one foot to the other foot.

Question 7

Stamina

Answer 7

The staying power a dancer must have to effectively dance a whole dance class or dance performance. This is sometimes referred to as ‘fitness’. Aerobic activity within dance training is necessary to gain this endurance quality.

Question 8

Strength

Answer 8

The quality of being able to withstand force or pressure