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 Dance
(noun) a series of rhythmic and
patterned bodily movements usually
performed to music.
 Dance (verb) to move or seem to move up
and down or about in a quick or lively
manner.
 Dance
is an art form that generally refers to
movement of the body usually rhythmic and
to music, used as a form of expression, social
interaction or presented in a spiritual or
performance setting.
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mention
 Both mention
 Both mention
 Both mention
movement.
the body.
rhythm.
music.
Patterns
 Quick or lively
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Webster’s Mentions:
Art form
 Expression
 Social Interaction
 Spiritual
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Wikipedia Mentions:
 Dance
can be “defined” many different
ways. However it can be difficult to capture
the depth and power of dance in just a few
words.
 One’s personal definition of dance can be
directly linked to one’s personal feelings
about it.
 We will gain a deeper appreciation of dance
by studying its components and its uses in
society. Perhaps our definitions will change.
Dance is Movement of the
Body, therefore it is
extremely important to
understand just how the
body is capable (and not
capable) of moving.
Understanding the parts of the body
that create movement.
 The
Human Body is a collection of complex
systems that control and execute all of our
bodily functions.
 We are only concerned with a few … the ones
that work to help us move.
The Nervous System
 The Skeletal System
 The Muscular System
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of
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
Nerves
 Your
Body’s
communication
system. Sends
messages to all
your other systems
including messages
to move.
 The
Frame work of
your body.
 Comprised of over
200 bones.
 When you are born
you have around
300 bones but as
you grow many of
these fuse
together.
 The
spine (or backbone) consists of 33
irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae.
 Fibrous cartilage between vertebrae called
intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers
and allow the back to move.
 This is how you can bend at the waist and
twist side to side to side.
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Muscles are tissues in
the body that are
designed to contract.
There are three
different types of
muscles:
Skeletal Muscles
 Cardiac Muscles
 Smooth Muscles
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Some muscles are
involuntary-meaning
they move on their own
and you can not
consciously control
them.
 You
decide to
move.
 The Brain sends a
message to the
appropriate body
parts.
 The muscles
contract or relax
causing the
desired
movement.
 Muscles
are
connected to bone
by tendons.
 Bones are
connected to each
other by
ligaments.
 Bones only move
at certain places
called joints.
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Muscles and joints work better when they are
warmed up.
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Blood flow increases lowering stress on the heart.
Increased muscle temperature allows the muscles to
contract more forcefully and relax more quickly.
Improved range of motion around joints.
Increased body temperature results in greater muscle
elasticity.
Can improve endurance and conversion of
carbohydrates and fatty acids into energy.
Warm ups are also an excellent way to focus your
mind and energy for what you are about to do.