Rules & Expectations
What does "One Mic" mean?
When only one person is speaking at a time!
What would I use if I wanted to practice my hula hooping skills and where would I find it?
The Hula Hoops!
What is the most important thing to do when we start a dance class to make sure our body is safe?
Warm up!
Butterfly Stretch
Any 5 body parts work!
What is the super special 6th rule in the dance room?
Do not play with the floor!
What would I use if I wanted to practice some yoga? And where would I find them?
Yoga mats/Yoga Blocks
The butterfly, pike, and splits are all examples of what?
Stretches!
Head Roll
Show me a full circle of the head R or L
Give me an example of an "Action" that you can do in dance...
Student can give any action: running, walking, sitting, jumping, crawling, rolling, etc.
What does "Best Effort" mean?
Any of the following are correct: Giving 100% of your energy, trying the best you can, using all your muscles when your dancing, never giving up!
What would I use at the beginning of a ballet class and where would I find them?
Ballet Barres!
You must freeze when the music stops.
If you move when you're supposed to be frozen, you're out for 2 freezes and then get to come back in.
Plie
Shows me a bending of their knees keeping the heels on the floor
Center Stage, Stage Left, and Stage Right are all words connected to which element of dance?
Space!
What happens if you get 4 or more consequences in dance with Ms. E?
You can't dance for the rest of class and you get a phone call home.
Where would I find the meaning of the word "unison" in the classroom?
The Vocabulary Wall!
When you get do exercises that make your heart beat a lot, it's called what?
Cardio!
Passe
Shows me balancing on one leg with working leg toes to side of knee
What are all 5 elements of dance?
Body, Energy, Action, Space, Time
What are all 6 rules in dance class with Ms. E—extra 100 points if you do the hand movements with it!
First Rule: Follow Directions
Second Rule: Best Effort
Third Rule: One Mic
Fourth Rule: Be Safe
Fifth Rule: Be Kind
Sixth Rule: Do Not Pick the Tape
Where would I look if I wanted to find out where Katherine Dunham was born?
The Dance Wall of Wonder!
When you practice for a performance, what is it called?
Rehearsal!
Battement
Shows me a big kick with one leg, both knees straight
Name 3 energy qualities...
Swinging, slow, fast, sharp, smooth, etc.