Physical, Technical, Expressive and Mental Skills

Which of these is a physical skill?

• Focus

• Balance

• Projection

• Spatial awareness

Which of these is an expressive skill?

• Isolation

• Rhythmic content

• Posture

• Musicality

Which of these is a technical skill?

• Movement in a stylistically accurate way

• Communication of the choreographic intent

• Stamina

• Strength

Which of these is a mental skill?

• Control

• Concentration

• Facial expressions

• Timing content

What is mobility?

• The range of movement in a joint; the ability to move fluently from action to action.

• The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).

• Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.

• Carrying out actions with the required intention.

What is projection?

• Aim or desired outcome.

• Dance that tells a story.

• The way the body is held.

• The energy the dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience.

Which one of the following below is the correct term for "Rhythmic Content"?

• A short sequence of linked movements

• A constant flow without breaks

• Repeated patterns of sound or movement

• A beat or count that remains at one pace

Which of the following skills below are Physical Skills? (Tick two answers)

• Isolation

• Projection

• Focus

• Control

What is the correct term for "Movement Memory"?

• Repeated sets of sound set to movement

• A dance with a set pattern that is repeated during a performance

• The automatic recall of learned movement material, without conscious thought.

• A dance that retells a story incorporating repeating motifs

Alignment is a Physical Skill. Define this term.

• Movement that maintains perfect form and balance.

• Correct placement of the body parts in relation to each other.

• A sequence that is predominantly symmetrical when performed.

• Complete balance and awareness of positioning in all forms of dance.