Safe Dance Practice Flashcards
(24 cards)
Why do we warm up?
- mentally prepares us for the dance
-increases blood flow
-raises heart and body temperature
-Prevents injury’s
-improves flexibility because it warms up the muscles
What is a pulse raiser and why do you need it?
A pulse raiser slowly raises your heart rate.
Why? - raise body temperature, blood flow to muscles, oxygen reduces injury and muscle elasticity improved
What is joint mobilisation and why do you need it?
Easing your joints to full range of motion
why? - prepares the muscle for me and wakes up the bodies nervous system. 
What is muscle stretching and why do you need it?
Controlled dynamic stretching
why? - increases flexibility and blood flow reduces risk of muscle pull and injuries. 
How do we keep safe in a dance?
Checking the space is safe
checking dancewear is appropriate
You warm up
performing movement safely
you cool down. 
How do you check if the space is clear for dancing?
Clear of obstacles
clear of trip hazard
the floor is clean and clear of debris
enough space
sufficient temperature
sufficient lighting
sufficient ventilation 
What makes dance wear safe?
No jewellery-injure yourself
Hair tied back out of face -block vision
Bare feet or dance shoes -slip over
Fitted supportive clothing -see control technique revealing
Not too many layers -overheat
What does cool down mean?
An easy exercise done after a more intense activity to allow the body to gradually transition to a resting or near resting state 
What are some reasons for cooling down?
Prevent buildup of lactic acid
Prevent muscle soreness
Helps heart rate return to normal
Helps breathing return to normal
Helps avoid dizziness
Helps prevent blood pooling-unable to pump blood to heart
Reduces core temperature
What are the three components for a cool down?
An exercise to reduce heart rate
Gentle, static stretching
Relaxation
What are symptoms of dehydration?
Tiredness
Muscle cramps
Try lips
Very dark urine
Dizziness
Feeling thirsty
Why is it important for a dancer to stay hydrated?
Prevent buildup of lactic acid-cramps
Keeps muscle working at 8 opium
Prevents dizziness
Prevents tiredness
Regulate body temperature
Aid digestion
Helps transport glucose and oxygen to muscles
How can they keep their fluids up?
Water
Electrolytes
Fruit and vegetables
Carbohydrates
What is a stimulus?
The starting point in a dance, the way in which the choreographer makes the dance
What is constituent features?
All the components that create a professional work ( lighting, costume, movement, etc )
What is the choreographic approach?
Inspiration for an idea or movement
What is a costume and what should we consider?
A costume is clothing worn by dancers in performances
We should consider
Head wear
Bottoms
Footwear
Colour and pattern
Specific details ( make up )
Era
Status - authorities
What is aural setting?
An audible accompaniment to dance such as music words song and natural sounds
What is the difference between songs and instrumental?
A song has lyrics and instrumental doesn’t have lyrics
What is lighting?
The illumination of the performance area ( artificial or natural )
What is set/staging?
The presentation of dance in performing space including furniture, props, projection and back drop
What is a performance environment?
Different setting for dance such as in the round, proscenium arch and site sensitive
What is the structure?
The way in which material is organised to create the whole environment
What is a structuring device?
The way in which a dance is made, build, ordered or organised
