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Dance: Section A - performance skills
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Alignment
correct placement of body parts in relation to each other
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balance
A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight
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coordination
the efficient combination of body parts
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control
the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold shape efficiently
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flexibility
the range of movements in the joints including muscles, tendons and ligaments
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mobility
the range of movement in a joint, the ability to move fluently from action to action
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strength
muscular power
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stamina
the ability to maintain physical and mental energy over a period of time
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extension
lengthening of one or more muscles or limbs
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isolation
the independant movement of a part of the body
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posture
the way the body is held
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actions
what a dancer does; travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, floorwork and transference of weight
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dynamics
the qualities of movement based upon variations of speed, strength and flow
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space
The "where" of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.
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relationship
the ways in which dancers interact; lead and follow, mirroring, contact, accumulation, contrast, counterpoint and formations
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timing
the use of time or counts when matching movements to music or other dancers
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rythmic content
use of patterns and repetition
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style
characteristic way of dancing
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projection
the energy a dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience
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focus
use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities
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spacial awareness
consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use
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facial expression
the use of face to show mood, feeling or character
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phrasing
the way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase
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musicality
the ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance
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sensitivity to other dancers
awareness of and connection to other dancers
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communication of choreographic intent
the ability to communicate the aim of the dance including mood, meaning, idea, theme and style
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movement memory
the ability to remember matters of the dance eg. actions, space dynamics and relationships
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commitment
the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity
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concentration
exclusive attention to one thing. close mental application
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confidence
a feeling of self assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities
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