Safe dance practice
What should you wear for a dance lesson? Rehearsing safely What should you wear for a dance lesson?
Remember (Her Majesty Just Bought Five Cats!) Tie Hair back Wear clothes that Move with you Do not wear Jewellery Do not wear any Baggy clothes that you can get caught up in Ensure appropriate Footwear is worn Cover up
What checks need to be made when entering a dance studio? Studio Checks What checks need to be made when entering a dance studio?
Studio Checks (Lost Vest) Is the studio well Lit? Are there any Obstructions? Is the Space big enough? (area and height) Is the room Temperature appropriate? (21’C) Is there adequate Ventilation? Are there any Electrical wires trailing in the dance space Is the floor Surface appropriate? Are there any mats or other apparatus that could create a Trip hazard?
Why do dancers need to warm up?
Why Warm up? (RIP) To Reduce the possibility of Injury To Improve Performance To Prepare Psychologically
What happens in a warm-up?
What happens in a warm-up? (Put Every Naughty Teenage Boy In Jail) Pulse is raised Muscles become more Elastic Nerve messages from the brain to the limbs speed up Internal body Temperature is raised Increase of Blood flow to the muscles Reduce the risk of Injury Joints are mobilised
Why do we Cool-down?
Why Cool-down? (Blue Peter Was Pretty Hilarious Really) Prevent the build up of Waste Products in the muscles (e.g. lactic acid), which helps to prevent muscle stiffness and soreness Prevent Blood Pooling in the muscles which can make you feel dizzy due to the reduced blood supply to the brain Allow the Heart Rate to gradually return to normal