Risk factors may include: | inappropriate or worn-out footwear trip hazards in the venue or facility, for example power cordsunsafe flooring. |
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 and relevant stretchingslow and deep breathing. |
Body alignment refers to: | placement (on pointe)proper alignment of the torso, limbs, spine and shoulders, such as:ear over the shoulder over the hipsknee over the ankleskeletal alignment throughout movements. |
Techniques taught at a medium level must relate to: | échappés relevésgrand allegro pointe enchaînementposés en diagonaleposésrelevés to one foottemps lié. |
Accompanying music may include: | instrumental live or recordedvocal. |
Safe dance practicemay include: | correct execution of dance stepsappropriate clothing and footweardoing 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 Spanishnutrition and dietunderstanding 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 exercises. |
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: | colleaguesdance school directormentorsother teachersparentsstudents. |
Sourcesmay include: | print publicationsresources available through dance societiestelevision showswebsites. |
Industry issues and trendsmay relate to: | Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachersdance teaching methodologiesemerging trends in different dance disciplines and 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. |