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Name all physical skills

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Isolation, Coordination, Stamina, Posture, Alignment, Mobility, Control, Strength, Flexibility, Balance, Extension

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Name all expressive skills

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Facial expressions, Focus, Musicality, Projection, Spatial awareness, Sensitivity to other dancers, Phrasing

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Name all mental skills

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Concentration, commitment, confidence, Mental rehearsal, Movement memory, Rehearsal discipline, Respond to feedback, Planning of rehearsal, Systematic repetition, Capacity to improve

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Name all technical skills

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Action content, Dynamic content, Spatial content, Relationship content, Rhythmic content, Timing, Movement in a stylistically accurate way

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Name all choreographic devices

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Unison, Canon, Repetition, Accumulation, Climax, Highlights, Motif and Development, Manipulation of Number, Contrast

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Name all choreographic processes

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Researching, Improvising, Generating, Developing, Selecting, Structuring, Refining and synthesising

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Name all aural settings

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Song, Silence, Spoken word, Found sound, Instrumental, Natural sound, Body percussion, Orchestral

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Name all structure and forms

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Binary, Ternary, Episodic, Rondo, Narrative

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Name all performance environments

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Site sensitive, Proscenium arch, In the round, End stage

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Define isolation

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Manipulating one body separately from the rest

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Define coordination

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Manipulating two or more body parts simultaneously

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Define Stamina

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The ability to maintain physical and mental energy levels over time

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Define posture

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The correct way in which the body is held with shoulders back and an elongated spine

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Define alignment

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The correct placement of body parts in relation to one another to create lines

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Define mobility

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The range of movement available at a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action

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Define control

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The ability to start and stop movements, change directions and hold shapes efficiently

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Define strength

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The ability of the muscles to withhold or resist a force- muscular power

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Define flexibility

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The range of movement available at a joint

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Define balance

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The ability to hold a position with stillness and control

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Define extension

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The ability to elongate the limbs or muscles

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Define facial expressions

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Using your face to show character/emotion and to engage the audience

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Define focus

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The use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities

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Define Musicality

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The ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in the peformance

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Define spatial awareness

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The consciousness of the surrounding space and it’s effective use

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Define projection
The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience
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Define phrasing
The way in which energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase
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Define confidence
A feeling of self-assurance and belief in yourself for the performance
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Define sensitivity to other dancers
The awareness of and connection to other dancers
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Define concentration
Focusing all of your attention on the performance and not getting distracted
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Define commitment
A dedication and energy given to the performance
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Define mental rehearsal
Imagining yourself performing the dance in your head in rehearsal
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Define movement memory
The ability to remember the choreography
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Define planning of rehearsal
Having a distinct aim or goal with steps to achieving before rehearsal
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Define systematic repetition
Repeating sequences or phrases again and again in rehearsal
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Define rehearsal discipline
Maintaining focus in rehearsals to repeat, receive feedback and improve
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Define response to feedback
Acting on feedback positively after rehearsal
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Define action content
What a dancer does e.g jump, turn, kick etc
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Define capacity to improve
Overall ability to improve by combing all the other mental skills
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Define dynamic content
The qualities of movement based upon variations in speed, strength and flow.
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Define spatial content
The ‘where’ of movement e.g levels, directions, pathways
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Define relationship content
The ways in which dancers interact; the connections between dancers.
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Define rhythmic content
Repeated patterns of sound or movement
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Define timing
The use of time or counts when matching movements to sound and/or other dancers.
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Define movement in a stylistically accurate way (style)
A characteristic way of dancing
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Define unison
Two or more dancers performing the same movement at the same time
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Define canon
When the same movements overlap in time
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Define repetition
Performing the same action or phrase again
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Define accumulation
When a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perform in unison
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Define climax
The most significant moment of the dance
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Define highlights
Important moments of a dance, create interest for audience
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Define manipulation of number
How the number of dancers in a group is used
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Define motif and development
Ways in which a movement phrase can be varied/developed
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Define contrast
Movements or shapes that have nothing in common
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Define researching
Investigating materials and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions
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Define improvising
Creating and performing spontaneously without planning
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Define generating
Producing or creating movement material
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Define developing
Creating movement material that is more elaborate or advanced
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Define selecting
Choosing the best or most suitable movement material
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Define structuring
Building a routine showing form and arranged in a logical order in relation to the stimuli
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What does RICED stand for
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Diagnosis
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Define refining and synthesising
Removing unwanted elements and making minor changes to improve or clarify the stimulus
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What is safe practice
Personal care, respect for others, safe execution and preparation and recovery from dancing
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Examples of safe practice consideration
Warming up, cooling down, staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep
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Examples of safe practice in movement
Make sure alignment is correct when bending knees, correct position with bent knees when lifting, bend knees when landing jumps, use toe to ball to heel to land jumps safely, not knocking knees on floor, use hands and make contact with muscular parts of your body when transferring weight to the floor, always have correct posture
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Safe practice clothing
Appropriate dance wear and footwear, hair tied back, jewellery out
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Safe dance space
Studio size, ceiling height, obstructions, floor surface, room temp, ventilation, lighting, mirrors
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Why is warming up important
Lubricates the joints, Increases heart rate, reduces risk of injury, improves muscle elasticity, speeds up nerve impulses, helps to mentally prepare
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Examples of warm up exercises
Star jumps, jogging, plies, spine roll, lunges, side stretch
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Why is cooling down important
Returns heart rate back to normal, prevents the build up of lactic acid, reduces muscle and joint pain, prevent pooling of blood
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Examples of cool down exercises
Lunges, stretches, breathing whilst rolling down body
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Why is nutrition important
Helps the body work efficiently without fatigue so you can achieve your optimum
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Why is hydration important
Cools the body, prevents headaches, avoids cramps and lactic acid build up, keeps blood pumping efficiently, keeps muscles working at optimum level
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Why do we need a balanced diet
Growth, to repair tissues, provide energy, promotes good health
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Why are carbohydrates important
Slow releasing energy
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Why is protein important
Growth and repair
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Why are fats important
Quick releasing energy and insulation
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Why are vitamins and minerals important
Strong bones, healthy skin and joints
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Why is fibre important
Important for digestive system
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Why is water important
Increases energy and keeps you hydrated

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