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THEORY

Wh ue sme of fu benefits of exercise?

hFoucd sficdgtt ad flexibility

Descrfre the dmce term ..isolation,'.

Cu[olbdmrcment of one section of the body

[that ae fhe 3 main principles of stretching?

Sffiching, tensing and relaxing.

What are the benefits of the sideward stretch?

Supples the waist, strengthens and sketches the muscles at the side of the body.

What are the benefits of the forward stretch?

stretches and strengthens all the muscles at the back of the legs.

Describe the style known as .,Lyrical,'

Modeq flowing noteme,nts based on classical lines.

What is a Grand Jete?

A large leap.

Describe the dance term ..Triple Run,,

] wlck steps in triplet rhythm taking the first 2 steps on demi pointe, the 3dstep enfondu and tavelling well.

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GRADE 6

THEORY

Why is it important to stretch in parallel as well as tum-out?

This helps to achieve a geat€r rmge of movement and flexibility

What ae the benefis of the rpward stretch?.

Sepuates the di@agm from the pelvic girdle giving greater breathing space to thelutgs, md etrabling the body to bend or stretch in any direction.

How $ould'br€aft' be used in dancing?

As a gwal rule, 'breafting in' should be done on all raising exercises, 'breathing out'xrtca lowering or relaxing.

Whdis alaz,Pas de Bouree?

Tkee ffiall stqrs generally finished in 4d'in preparation for Pirouette.

D€scribe the 'split leap in 2"d'.

Ext€nd both legs to 2"d simultaneously whilst showing the highest possible leap.

Describe the dance style known as 'Contemporary'

A wonderfully expressive dance language not bound by rigid technique. It is sometimessoft, graceful and delicate or can be hard, percussive and fast.

What are chaines?

Small, quick steps turning to a form a 'chain'.

Explain the dance position known as 'Z Sit'

Sit with one leg bent in front of the body and the other bent behind the body. Both feetpointed, body erect.

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V/hy is flexibility important in a dancer?

lraining in flexibility increases the range of movement around a joint and lessens thechance of injury.

What is a Spiral pirouette?

Any pirouette that starts on releve and finishes en fondu.

What are the benefits of splits?

splits directly benefit fonvard and backward kicks. Legs must be well pulled up andfeet pointed whilst stretching across the hip joint and the muscles at the back of the leg.

What is a Russian Jete?

A grand jete where the split changes in the air. It can be done from a bent front legwhich is called a 'hitch'.

Describe'Dish' position.

Sitting on the floor, rontact the upper body whilst shifting the weight back onto thetail bone. Legs are lifted and crossed at the ankles creating a ,dish' shape.

What is the 'Axial Skeleton'?

The axial skeleton comprises the skull, vertebral column, rib cage and stemum.

Name the major bones of the leg.

Femur or thigh bone, Tibia and Fibula in the lower leg.

Where are hinge joints located?

Elbow and knee joints.

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GRADB 8

THEORY

Why is limbering important to a dancefl

A well limbered body produces dance with a broader style as well as the abilityto show more complex movements.

What is a pirouette?

A spin on one leg. The spin can turn away from the supporting leg, which is en dehors,or towards it, called en dedans.

What is important in a'layout' kick?

Weight forward pushing through the hips, maintaining the height of the kick whileextending the arms behind.

What is an Axel tum?

An Arial pirouette. Begin with an outward rond de jambe and spring into the airtucking both legs under the body.

Describe' Stride' or'Straddle' position-

Sitting high on the ail bone with legs fully stetched and extended as far as possibleto the sides.

What is tre 'Appendicular Skeleton'?

The apenilicular skeleton includes the limb bones of the arms and legs, and the girdleslhat mnnect frem to the arial skeleton. That is the shoulder girdle and the pelvic girdle.

Name the bones of the foot?

Tarsals, Metatarsals and the Phalanges.

Where are ball and socket joints located?

Hip and shoulder joints.

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