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Y11 GCSE Dance Safe Studio Practice

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Question 1
1.

What can you remember about Safe Studio Practice from Year 10?
(Hint… warm up/cool down/ hydration/ nutrition/ studio space/ attire)

Task 1
Question 2
2.

Look at the image of the studio on the powerpoint on Microsoft Teams. Imagine you have been given this studio as a space to rehearse your own choreographic piece.

For the purpose of this task your choreography includes:
**Five dancers that need to dance in bare feet and complex lift work***

Is this studio fit for purpose? Why?
Is there anything you can do to improve the dance space?

Question 3
3.

What is wrong with the dance attire in the image on the Microsoft Teams power point?

Question 4
4.

Plan your own effective warm up. You must include the 3 stages of the warm up and explain why you have included your exercises.

Question 5
5.

Plan your own effective cool down and explain why you have included your exercises.

Task 2- True/False
Question 6
6.

The purpose of a warm-up is to…
•Reduce the possibility of injury
•To improve performance
•To prepare psychologically

Question 7
7.

The three stages of a warm-up are…
•Raise CV level: e.g. swings, jumps
•Mobilise joints: e.g. shoulder rolls
•Stretching

Question 8
8.

The purpose of a cool down is to encourage the build up of waste toxins such as lactic acid in the muscles, thereby helping to increase muscle stiffness and soreness.

Question 9
9.

The definition of hydration is…
Obtaining the food necessary for health.

Question 10
10.

To land safely after a jump you need to go through your feet, make sure your heels are on the floor, and you bend your knees in a plie with your knees over your toes.

Question 11
11.

When dealing with injuries you should…
•P – prevention from further injury
•R – rest; stop the activity
•I – ice; apply to area
•C – comfort; reassure the person who is injured
•E – elevation; lift the affected area
•R – referral; for medical advice

Question 12
12.

Proteins are responsible for your body’s main source of energy.

Task 3- Exam style questions
Question 13
13.

Give two reasons why it is important to wear appropriate clothing for dance [2 marks].

Question 14
14.

Give two reasons why it is important for a dancer to stay hydrated during a rehearsal. [2 marks]

Question 15
15.

If a dancer has a 2 hour technique class, what type of food should they eat before and why? [2 marks]

Question 16
16.

Give two reasons for cooling down after a dance class [2 marks]