Terminology 1
Terminology 2
Terminology 3
Dr. B
Dance Psychology
100

Demi 

Half

100

Devant 

Front 

100

Echappé

To escape

100

T/F Using the lacrosse ball won't fix muscle tension, but it will help with the healing and recovery process. 

True (it's also a great option for travel) 

100

Fill in the blank: "Dance Psychology is the study of dance and dancers from a _________, psychological perspective." -Dr. Peter Lovatt 

scientific 

200

En dedans

Inward (or towards the supporting leg)

200

En dehors 

Outwards (or away from the supporting leg)

200

Divertissement 

A short dance or excerpt from a full length ballet 

200

When using a lacrosse ball to work out tension, you should do what if you feel numbness, tingling or a pulse? 

STOP (try to work on tender areas)

200

T/F Scientists found that the more dancers practice and train, the gray and white matter in their brains also changed. 

TRUE (this is Cognitive Instruction)


300

Effacé

Shaded

300

Frappé

To Strike


300

Glissade

To Glide


300

What parts of the foot should you NOT use a lacrosse ball to roll out? 

The heel and the ball of the foot 

300

T/F Learning dance technique is both physical and cognitive.

True (ex: when there's tension in your home life or with your peers, it effects your ability to concentrate on you technique)
400

Fouetté

Whipped


400

Épaulement

Shouldering 

400

Fermé

Closed


400

Dr. B recommends rolling out how many times a week? 

What other tools are great to use in addition to the lacrosse ball? 

What does Dr. B recommend for recovery after rolling out? 

2-3x /week

Foam roller, massage stick/massage gun, etc. 

Ice

400

What are things you can do when working through a physical injury? 

Have emotional intelligence

Be patient with yourself 

Listen to the council of your teachers and doctors


500

Gargoullade

To "bubble" or "rumble"

500

Emboité

Interlocked (or put in a box)

500

Entrechat vs. Entrelacé

Interwoven or braided vs. Interlaced 

500

The Tibialis Posterior is the deepest muscle in the back of your lower leg. It originates on the tibia and femur and runs down the inside of your ankle. It is extremely important for __________. 

Demonstrate how to roll in out with the lacrosse ball. 

pointing 

500

How can you manage your stress and anxiety when in a new dance environment? 

Work on making new friendships 

Appreciate being with new teachers 

Appreciate change for the new and good it can bring 

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