mental skills

Question 1

Movement Memory

Answer 1

Ability to remember actions, space, dynamics and relationships of the dance

Question 2

Commitment

Answer 2

Dedicated to the movement, the themes and ideas and the overall performance

Question 3

Concentration

Answer 3

Completely focus and giving all your attention to the performance

Question 4

Confidence

Answer 4

A feeling of self belief during the performance

Question 5

Mental rehearsal

Answer 5

Going through the dance in your mind

Question 6

Systematic repetition

Answer 6

Repeating a section with an aim to improve a particular skill

Question 7

Planning of rehearsal

Answer 7

Planning what will be carried out during the rehearsal, where, when, how and who is involved

Question 8

Rehearsal discipline

Answer 8

Behaviour and attitude during rehearsals

Question 9

Response to feedback

Answer 9

Seeking feedback from others and responding and acting on the feedback appropriately

Question 10

Capacity to improve

Answer 10

Understanding that there is always room for improvement and seeking ways to do so

Question 11

Mental skills

Answer 11

Skills applied during process and performance to improve a dance