Why is it important for a dancer to do a warm up before they dance?

• To prevent any injuries

• To improve their test results

• To improve their self-esteem

• To prevent any unwanted attention

_ is an important physical skill as strong muscles allow dancers to hold their own body weight when performing certain movements.

Why should you always start a warm up with cardio?

• Because it is fun.

• Logically, it is the easiest to remember.

• Because it gets the blood pumping around the body and warm, flexible muscles prevent injury.

• Because it gets the blood pumping around the body and cold, stiff muscles prevent injury.

What is static stretching?

• Stretches that are performed in a continuous, flowing motion.

• Stretches that are held for a period of time, usually 15-30 seconds.

What is dynamic stretching?

• Stretches that are performed in a continuous, flowing motion.

•   Stretches that are held for a period of time, usually 15-30 seconds.

Which of the following exercises is an example of a static stretch?

• Arm circles

• Star Jumps

• Touching your toes

• Step Lunges

Which of the follow exercises is an example of a dynamic stretch?

• Arm circles

• Star Jumps

• Touching your toes

• Holding a lunge

Which of the following exercises is an example of cardio?

• Arm circles

• Star Jumps

• Touching your toes

• Step Lunges

Which of the following is a static stretch?

• Holding a lunge

• Step Lunges

Which of the following is a dynamic stretch?

• Holding a lunge

• Step lunges