Muscle Attachments to Bone
Connective tissue is intimately related to muscle tissue in that it provides structural support and... Read More
Ankle and Foot Injuries in Dancers
Very large forces are generated and absorbed in the ankle - foot complex in dance.... Read More
Planning Creative Dance Lessons
The focus of each lesson is one or two dance concepts from figure 1.1, which... Read More
Exploring the concept
Choose one to three activities from the Exploring the Concept, Shaping, and Instrument sections. Read More
Developing Skills, Turning, Combining Movements, and Leaping
Depending on the length of your lesson, choose one or two activities from the Developing... Read More
Apply Dance Learning Strategies to Other Life Situations
Collaborating with a partner, find a way to communicate simple directions to others in a... Read More
Cultural Dance
Close your eyes. Visualize a traditional dance pose or step from a specific culture. Open... Read More
Create and Plan Presentations for Specific Settings
Create a dance phrase that would be appropriate for a performance at a senior citizens’... Read More
Body Mechanics: Matching Movement to Muscles and Bones
Repeat the simple jazz arm exercise shown in figure 1.3 until your muscles get tired.... Read More