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Warm-up and stretch
Warm-up and stretching unit!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Warm-up | movements and/or the movement phrases designed to raise the core body temp., move through a preparatory range of movement and bring the mind into focus for the dance. |
| Stretch | to extend a part of the body to it's full extent in order to lengthen the muscles. |
| Important rules to follow when stretching: (1) | only stretch as far as your body allows you to |
| Important rules to follow when stretching: (2) | maintain excellent posture |
| Important rules to follow when stretching: (3) | keeps toes fully pointed or flexed when instructed |
| Important rules to follow when stretching: (4) | do no bend the knees unless the stretch requires you to do so |
| Important rules to follow when stretching: (5) | stretches should be held for 5-30 seconds |
| Why stretching is important: (1) | to prevent injury |
| Why stretching is important: (2) | it develops strength and flexibility |
| Why stretching is important: (3) | promotes a healthy lifestyle |
| Why stretching is important: (4) | it helps relieve stress |
| Body aspect | WHAT the body does |
| Basic body shapes | wide, twisted, angular, curved, and narrow |
| All basic body shapes can be...? | symmetrical or non-symmetrical (except twisted) |
| Locomotive | moving off of your spot |
| Non-locomotive | moving on your spot |
| Space aspect | WHERE the body moves |
| Levels | area apace in between the floor and the body where the body is located |
| 3 levels | low, middle,and high |
| Choreographic process | brainstorm, improvise, create, analyze, revise, and finalize |
| Pathway | imaginary line that your body or body part follows |
| 2 pathway areas | aerial and floor |
| Types of pathways | zig-zag, straight, and curved |
| Choreography | process of making a dance composition |
| Composition | dance that has been created |
| Beginning shape | 1st movement or pose executed to show start of composition |
| Ending shape | the last movement or pose executed at the end of the composition |
| Theme | underlying idea or intent to create movement |
Created by:
Jcandy
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