PERFORMANCE SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

name the 7 technical skills

action
space
dynamics
relationships
timing
Rhythmic content
moving in a stylistically accurate way

name the 8 actions

GUEST FTT
travel
turn
elevation
gesture
stillness
use of different body parts
floor work
transfer of weight

name the 6 space words

pathways
levels
directions
size of movement
patterns
spatial design

name the 6 different dynamic pairs

fast/slow
sudden/sustained
acceleration/deceleration
strong/light
direct/indirect
flowing/abrupt

name the 8 relationships

lead and follow
mirroring
action and reaction
accumulation
complement and contrast
counterpoint
contact
formations

why is accurate timing important?

hitting accents in music

maintaining precise unison and canon

links to rhythmic content drawing out aural setting qualities making more musical performance

why is rhythmic content effective

links timing to aural setting

helps with unison and canon

makes more musical performance.

why is moving in a stylistically accurate way effective

accuracy makes the style recognisable and brands the performance. can link to music

MENTAL SKILLS

name the 6 mental skills

planning of rehearsals
rehearsal discipline
systematic repetition
mental rehearsal
response to feedback
capacity to improve

name the 4 mental skills and attributes (during performance),

movement memory
commitment
concentration
confidence.

why are the following words effective?

rehearsal discipline

refines performance and skills
will create confident and safe performance
timing will be improved

mental rehearsal

extra rehearsal time to think through and visualise the dance

systematic repetition important for developing:

movement memory,
accuracy,
spacial awareness
AND
makes a more confident performance.

capacity to improve

responding to feedback shows commitment.

commitment

improve performance make it more confident.

concentration

makes dance more accurate without it could have health and safety implications especially with contact work

confidence

if all mental skills applied you will have confidence performance

EXPRESSIVE SKILLS

name the 8 expressive skills

spatial awareness
phrasing
focus
facial expressions
musicality
projection
sensitivity to other dancers
communication of choreographic intent

why are the following terms effective?

spatial awareness

avoids collision and injury
makes sure you use the space in an effective way

communication of choreographic intent

communicating what the choreographer wants the audience to understand

focus

suggests character, draws the audience attention to specific points

facial expressions

show mood feeling and character
tells a story through movement and facial expressions

musicality

conveys the mood and choreographic intent of the performance.
gives it energy

projection

connects and draws audience in creates confident performance
sending energy beyond the reaches of your own body creates more impact

sensitivity to other dancers

safe,
avoids accidents,
creates good group design,
communicates dance idea

PHYSICAL SKILLS

name the 11 physical skills

MICS FAB PECS
Mobility
Isolation
Coordination
Strength

Flexibility
Alignment
Balance

Posture
Extension
Control
Stamina

why are the following terms effective?
mobility

gives fluidity to movements

isolation

creates seamless dance movement for performance

coordination

moving more harmoniously

strength

creates speed and force making more powerful movements

flexibility

more seamless increases turnout,
reduces risk of injuries.
elongates lines and enriches look of performance.

alignment

lessons risk of injury makes dance more comfortable

balance

makes smooth complete moves, dancers need to be secure

posture

improves balance and body control
helps obtain optimal performance,
reduces risk of injury,
makes movement more elegant and confident

extension

gives strength to movement

control

knowing and understanding where movements stop. the ability to hold a position

stamina

improves performance ability
reduces risk of fatigue
enhances concentration
reduces risk of injury

DEFENITIONS
rhythmic content

repeated patterns of sound or movement

movement in a stylistically accurate way

movements and actions relating to genre

ACTION - elevation

going up without support

pathways

Designs traced in space ( on the floor or in air)

patterns (spacial)

repeated design traced in space (on floor or in space)

accumulation

when a dancer performs a series of movements and others join in at different times until all perform in unison

counterpoint

when dancers perform different phrases simultaneously

spacial awareness

consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use

phrasing

the way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase

focus

use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities

facial expression

use of the face to show mood feeling or character

musicality

ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance

projection

the energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience

sensitivity to other dancers

awareness and connection to other dancers