Dance: Section A - performance skills

correct placement of body parts in relation to each other

A steady or held position achieved by an even distribution of weight

the efficient combination of body parts

the ability to start and stop movement, change direction and hold shape efficiently

the range of movements in the joints including muscles, tendons and ligaments

the range of movement in a joint, the ability to move fluently from action to action

muscular power

the ability to maintain physical and mental energy over a period of time

lengthening of one or more muscles or limbs

the independant movement of a part of the body

the way the body is held

what a dancer does; travel, turn, elevation, gesture, stillness, floorwork and transference of weight

the qualities of movement based upon variations of speed, strength and flow

The "where" of movement such as levels, directions, pathways, shapes, designs and patterns.

the ways in which dancers interact; lead and follow, mirroring, contact, accumulation, contrast, counterpoint and formations

the use of time or counts when matching movements to music or other dancers

use of patterns and repetition

characteristic way of dancing

the energy a dancer uses to connect with and draw in the audience

use of eyes to enhance performance or interpretive qualities

consciousness of the surrounding space and its effective use

the use of face to show mood, feeling or character

the way in which the energy is distributed in the execution of a movement phrase

the ability to make the unique qualities of the accompaniment evident in performance

awareness of and connection to other dancers

the ability to communicate the aim of the dance including mood, meaning, idea, theme and style

the ability to remember matters of the dance eg. actions, space dynamics and relationships

the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity

exclusive attention to one thing. close mental application

a feeling of self assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities