Dance Responding Exam Revision

Flashcards for Dance Responding Exam Revision

BODY

Parts of the Dancer (i.e. muscles, bones, reflexes, balance, breath)

ACTION

Any human movement performed by the Dancer

SPACE

The area in which the Dancer moves

TIME

Duration/length of the movement/routine, tempo/speed

ENERGY/FORCE

The energy/effort the Dancer uses to perform/execute a movement (includes the Qualities Of Movement)

SWINGING

Arched or curved movement, using gravity in pendulum motion

SUSPENDED

Body/parts of the body held in the air

SUSTAINED

Continuous, controlled movement

PERCUSSIVE

Short, sharp, strong movements

VIBRATORY

Rapid movements that are continuously moving to and fro

COLLAPSING

Movements where the Dancer lets go of tension in the body, in a falling motion

SMART DANCE

Helps to prevent/minimise injury AND improve technique!

STRETCH

Lengthening muscles to increase flexibility

STRENGTH

Building muscle to improve endurance and fitness

STAMINA

Increasing ability to endure longer physical activity/exertion

Aerobic

Requires oxygen

Anaerobic

Not/without oxygen

MAINTENANCE

Used for injury recovery in Dance

Movement

Move safely when you can, as much as you can; stimulates your muscles to repair themselves

Compression

Reduces the buildup of fluid at the location of injury (swelling)

Elevation

Also reduces the buildup of fluid at the location of injury (swelling)

ALIGNMENT

The state of controlling the body in its’ correct relative condition. Abdominal muscles are engaged, shoulders are pressed down and ears over shoulders and hips.

REPETITION

Repeating the same movements, the same way will increase your strength, stamina, and flexibility. It will also improve your technique and alignment.

TECHNIQUE

Helps you perform movements safely and consistently; it involves using specific movements and skills to execute choreography with precision. (Each genre and style of dance will have specific technique).

TRAINING

A structured program designed to teach individuals various dance techniques and styles