Short Answer (Anatomy)

Question 1

Stability.

Answer 1

Ability to maintain balance.
Larger BOS = easier to be stable, but harder when it’s a smaller base of support.
Lowering your centre of gravity can also help with balance.

Question 2

Base of support.

Answer 2

Area of ground in which the body is in contact with the floor.
Greater BOS = more stability.

Question 3

Motion.

Answer 3

Continual movement/ change in body’s positioning.
3 types -> angular, linear and general.
Angular -> rotates on a fixed point/ axis.
Linear -> occurs in a straight line.
General -> combination of both linear and angular.

Question 4

Identity a dance movement from the 2017 Set solo. Explain how you applied biomechancial principles to achieve stability…

Answer 4

The movement in section one called ‘Like honey’.
Hand plucks from the ground and continues upward as your left legs pulls you around to face the front.

• Activation of core (abdominals) - in order to maintain balance when turning.
• ## Slightly lowering my centre of gravity.

Question 5

Theatre etiquette?

Answer 5

Viewers -
- Clapping at the end of a performance.
- No smoking inside the venue. 
- No flash photography during the performance. 
- No phones (switched off during performance).
- No talking (laughing, screaming).
Performers - 
- Arrive on time.
- Full hair and makeup.
- Performing a safe warm up.
- Practicing and running over dances.