Risk factors may include: | inappropriate or worn-out footwear trip hazards in the venue or facility, for example power cordsunsafe flooring. |
Cultural dancestylesmay include: | Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderAfrican belly dancingEgyptianHungarianIrishKhmermagical, mystical or spiritual Pacific Islander Polishritual or sacred RussianScottishSpanish. |
Warm-up techniques may include: | barre and floor exercisesexercises for areas, such as:body conditioning and strength developmentflexibilityisometric controlcoordination improvement and enhancement exercisesmuscle contraction and release isolation and mobility of body partsslow stretchingslow and deep breathing. |
Body alignment refers to: | proper alignment of the torso, limbs, spine and shoulders, such as:ear over the shoulder over the hipsknee over the ankle. |
Techniques taught at a basic level must relate to: | steps specific to a cultural dance stylebody alignment exercises and sequences incorporating air work, e.g. rollsfloor work, such as:abdominal strengtheningstretcheslocomotor movements, such as: leapingrunningskippingsliding walkingnon-locomotor movements where feet stay on the ground, such as:bending stretchingswayingturningtwistingmaintaining rhythm and tempoworking at differing temposfocusing eyes and mind while performingworking on-centre and off-centre. |
Accompanying music may include: | instrumental music live or recorded musicvocal music. |
Safe dance practice may include: | understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:alignmentflexibility (mobility)strength (stability)cardiorespiratory endurancemuscular endurancewarm-up and cool-down procedures, such as:gentle stretchaerobic exercisesanaerobic exercisesbreathing exercisesdoing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, including:sprung softwoodtarkettsprung parquettongue and groove hardwoodresined for ballroom and Latin dancenon-slip for balletwood for tap and Spanishcorrect execution of dance stepsappropriate clothing and footwearnutrition and diet. |
Cool-down techniques may include: | barre and floor exercisesexercises for areas, such as:body conditioning and strength developmentflexibilityisometric controlcoordination improvement and enhancement exercisesmuscle contraction and release isolation and mobility of body partsslow and relevant stretchingslow and deep breathing. |
Relevant personnel may include: | colleaguescommunity membersdance school directormentorsother teachersparentspeople with different access requirementsstudents. |
Sourcesmay include: | print publicationsresources available through dance societiestelevision showswebsites. |
Industry trends and issuesmay relate to: | Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachersdance teaching methodologiesemerging trends in different dance disciplines or genresemployment opportunities for dancerssafe dance practice. |
Professional development activities may include: | industry events, such as:conferencesexpositionsfestivalsworkshops or seminars organised by dance societies or industry associations. |