PE Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is Dance?
Movement of the body in a rhythmic way
What are the 4 Elements of Dance?
- Body
- Space
- Energy
- Time
What is the purpose of Dance Warm-ups?
To avoid physical injuries and improve balance, coordination, proper alignment, and awareness of centered body
What are the 5 Types of Dance Warm-ups?
- Head Stretch
- Hip Swings
- Heel Raises
- Leg Swings
- Lunge Stretch
What does the Head Stretch involve?
Face turns or bends on the right to left
What is involved in Hip Swings?
Move your hips right to left
What do Heel Raises require?
Raise your heels off the floor
What does Leg Swings entail?
Raise the other leg and swing it forward and backward
What is the Lunge Stretch?
Place one of your legs in extended form
What is Hip-Hop Abs?
Tighten abdominal muscles
What type of dance does Zumba use?
Uses salsa ballroom dance
What is Yoga Booty Ballet?
Combination of ballet, jazz, salsa, and hip-hop
What defines Breakdancing?
Style of hip-hop dancing with headspins, one-armed and headstands
What is Contemporary Dance?
Combination of a variety of dances; modern, jazz, lyrical, and classic ballet
Name 3 Contemporary Dance Artists.
- Isadora Duncan
- Martha Graham
- Merce Cunningham
What are the 5 Basic Dance Steps of Contemporary Dance?
- Primitive Squat
- Hinge
- Flat Back
- Contraction
- The Release
What is a Primitive Squat?
Knees are fully bent, heels remaining on the floor
What does the Hinge step involve?
Legs are in parallel, pelvis pressed diagonally
What is the Flat Back position?
The back is kept flat
What does Contraction refer to in dance?
Pull in their pelvic muscles
What is ‘The Release’ in dance?
Releasing excess tension and finding full body freedom
What type of dance is Hip-Hop Dance?
Style of Street Dance
What is a characteristic of Hip-Hop Dance?
Vibrant form of dance with freestyle movements and aerobic exercise
