What is Dance?
Styles of Dance
Elements of Dance
Dance Etiquette
Warming Up & Cooling Down
100
What is dance?
movement of the body typically to music or rhythm.
100
dancing where metal plates are on the bottom of the shoes
Tap Dance
100
What are the elements of dance?
Body, Space, Energy, Time
(action)
100
What should you notify your teacher of BEFORE you begin dancing?
INJURIES
100
When you prepare for physical activity by exercising or stretching before is called...
a WARM UP
200
A person who dances
Dancer
200
dancing where poses and steps are combined with flowing movements such as leaps and turns typically to classical music.
Ballet
200
Which element of dance is WHAT you move?
BODY
200
What things are not allowed on the stage?
Shoes
Food/Candy/Gum
200
What does R.I.P stand for?
Reduce Injuries
Improve Performance
Prepare mind and body
300
Name 3 reasons people dance
Possible Answers:
- exercise / fitness
- artistic
- stress release / express yourself
- culture / religion
-FUN
300
a special type of dance that is shared by a certain community or culture
African, Salsa, Bachata, Punta, etc. (Cultural Dances) (Social Dances)
300
Which element of dance is WHERE you move?
SPACE
300
What are 2 examples of a top and 2 examples of a bottom that are appropriate for dance class?
Leotard, tshirts, tank tops
leggings, sweats/joggers, shorts, tights
Dance shoes
300
What things could happen to our bodies if we do not warm up?
Cramp
Injury
Overheat
400
What is it called when one person performs dance alone?
A SOLO
400
form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle movements to create abstract art and trending movements. Often includes breakdancing, street dancing, or miming.
Hip Hop
400
Which element of dance tells you HOW you move?
ENERGY
400
What items should we check for ourselves before dancing?
NO JEWELRY and HAIR PULLED BACK
400
What are the 3 types of exercises?
Raising the pulse
Moving the Joints
Flexibility
500
What is a group of people who gather together to listen to or watch something
An audience
500
Dance style that includes big expressions, sharp yet fluid motions, syncopation, and a lot of personality.
Jazz Dance
500
Which element of dance tells you WHEN you move?
TIME
500
What is spatial awareness?
being aware of your surroundings
watching who or what is around you
creating your "bubble"
500
What are 2 examples of exercises for JOINTS
hint: a body part where two or more bones meet to allow movement
Knee bends
Spine Roll Downs
Shoulder or Arm Circles
Leg or Arm Holds
Point & Flex your toes