Staying safe when dancing Flashcards
What’s a warm up?
A thorough warm-up begins with exercises and stretches
What’s a cooldown?
They are breaks in between dance sessions. Dancers use this time to rest, hydrate, and stretch.
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◍ See our doctor for a checkup if we have a medical condition.
◍ Wear comfortable clothing and shoes or the proper PE uniform.
◍ Do warm-up before we begin a dance session.
◍ Drink plenty of water before, during, and after dancing.
◍ Make sure we rest in between dance sessions.
◍ Stop dancing when we feel pain in our body or when we feel so tired.
◍ Pay attention to the correct techniques of the dance steps.
◍ Be mindful of the limits of our bodies.
◍ Move gracefully.
◍ Do cooldowns like stretching after a dance session.
What is necessary after dance sessions?
Cooldowns
Where do injuries usually occur when dancing?
The ankle, foot, lower leg, lower back, and hips
We have to be ___ and __ to enjoy dancing.
We have to be healthy and careful to enjoy dancing.
How to avoid dance injuries?
Always pay attention to the dance instructor and don’t push your limits too much
What is important before a dance session?
A warmup