What is safe dance practice definition?

Safe dance practice refers to the preparation and execution of dance performance and ensures physical and emotional wellbeing of the dancer.

What are some safe dance practices?

include a physiologically sound warm-up and cool down in our practice. recognise good functional alignment appropriate to our specific dance style and be able to strive towards it without pushing beyond individual capacity. understand why, when and how the different types of stretching can be used productively.

What is the importance of safe dance practice?

Who Is It For? Safe dance practice is important for dancers of any age and any ability. It is not simply for the elite “racehorse” of a dancer, at risk because of high-level demands, or the dancer who perhaps could be seen to be more prone to injury because of lack of technicality or physical ability.

What are the smart principles of safe dance?

S.M.A.R.T Dance stands for Stretch, Strength, Stamina, Maintenance, Alignment, R.I.C.E.R, and Training.

Why should you not talk at the dance floor?

When not to talk: during an intense dance, where both dancers are into the music and the connection would be broken with words. when your partner isn’t open to it. at the end of a dance standing in the middle of the dancefloor at the end of the dance.

What is the purpose of safe dance practice?

It aims to prevent dance related injuries and how to treat injuries should they occur. Safe dance practice refers to the preparation and execution of dance performance and ensures physical and emotional wellbeing of the dancer.

How many chapters are there in safe dance?

Safe Dance Practice contains 11 chapters, which can be accessed sequentially or studied in any order. The first eight chapters present environmental, anatomical, physical, and psychological principles of safe dance practice.

How is marriage like the art of dance?

Like dance, marriage is a humbling experience. While a beautiful, harmonious marriage is certainly possible, we have been learning that it takes continual concerted effort, intention, and commitment over time. To that extent, my husband and I have had a unique and powerful opportunity to strengthen our relationship through the art of dance.

Who are the authors of safe dance practice?

Written by Edel Quin, Sonia Rafferty, and Charlotte Tomlinson. Every dancer of every age, ability, and style should be able to engage fully in the act of dancing and be encouraged to achieve their potential without risk of harm to the body or mind.