Section A Flashcards
Dance studio checklist
L:lighting O:obstructions S:space T: temperature V:ventilation E:electrical S:surface T:trip hazard
Landing after a jump
-got through ur feet
-bend ur knees
- feet knees and ankles are shock absorbers
Supporting, lifting and co working
-hold wrists in counter balance
-have a wide stance while lifting
-use peripheral vision
- a sixth sense
-spatial awareness
Dealing with injury
P:protection
R:rest
I:ice
C:compression
E:elevation
D:diagnosis
H:don’t apply heat
A:alcohol
R:running
M:massage
Safe execution definition
Carrying out actions safely
Dealing with injury
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Diagnosis (PRICED)
Heat , Alcohol, Running,Massage (HARM)
Why are proteins needed in a dancers diet
Builds and repairs muscles, dancers use muscles for dancing and in case of injury healing is easy
Why are carbohydrates needed in a dancers diet
Glucose= main energy source for high energy activities like dance
Why are fats and oils / dairy needed in a dancers diet
Fats: provides energy and insulates organs
Dairy: strong bones and muscle contraction
Why are fruit and veg needed in a dancers diet
Nutrients so ur body is at optimal level
Why is hydration important for dancers
-we must replace the fluids lost in sweat to prevent lactic acid build up to prevent cramping
-improved performance and less dizziness
Suitable dance clothing?
Hair tied up : eliminate distractions especially during lifts
Leggings / tight clothing : easy to see body shapes
no baggy clothing : no obstructions
Bare feet : no slipping
Three stages of a warm up?
-cardiovascular exercise
- joint mobilisation
-stretching
Why is a warm up necessary in dance?
-increased heart rate: delivers blood and oxygen around body and muscles preparing them for use
-lengthens and stretches muscles and joints masking them more mobile
Describe one exercise you could do in a warm up
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