Week 5 Flashcards
is a type of exercise wherein stamina ad endurance is important
Dancing
it requires a strong cardiorespiratory system and endurance
Social Dancing
is a set of conventional rules through which participants follow the social behavior and dimensions of dance.
Dance Etiquette
it also determines whether your social dance is a happy or unhappy dance experience
Dance Etiquette
a. Never blame your partner.
b. Dance to the level of your partner.
No-fault dancing
a. Be sensitive to your partner’s
preferences.
b. Observe proper demeanor.
Enjoying the dance
a. Solicit teaching from the appropriate person in the right place at the right time.
b. Avoid unsolicited teaching.
Teaching on the floor
a. Practice good hygiene (e.g shower, wear deodorant, brush your teeth)
b. Abstain from certain items or activities example eating food with strong smell
Personal Grooming before the dance
a. Check grooming and freshen up.
b. Carry extra clothes.
Personal Grooming during the dance
. Follow dress protocol.
b. Prioritize comfort and safety when choosing clothes.
What to wear
a. Dance with as many as possible.
b. Decline a dance in a polite but straightforward manner.
c. Do not be discouraged if declined.
Asking for a dance
a. Follow the line of dance to minimize collisions.
b. Be cautious when getting onto the floor.
c. Share the floor with others.
d. Leave the floor courtesy and cautiously.
e. Do not perform aerials and choreography unless authorized.
f. Leave entrances unobstructed.
On the floor
Ballroom dancers perform a good range of movements by incorporating yoga poses in their exercise routine
Flexibility and balance exercises
Core strength is important in maintaining posture and body alignment and is the foundation for all dance moves. You will need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous exertion to gain the most physical benefits from ballroom dancing.
Strengthening exercises for upper body and core
are dances that aim for social interaction
Social dances and dance mixers
