The dancer in training

The dancer in training

1. The dancer requires the improvement of the following main areas of basic body fitness:

   • Alignment
     • This is what a person looks like when they are extending their leg or jumping in the air and NOT how high they can do this
   • Flexibility
   • Strength and stamina
     • Strength is the capacity to exert a muscle contraction against resistance
       • There are 2 types of strength: Isotonic, Isometric
         • Isotonic - this is a dynamic resistance when the muscle shortens or lengthens
         • Isometric - this is a static resistance during which the muscle tension increases but DOESN'T lengthen or shorten
     • Stamina is the endurance of the heart, muscles and breathing
       • Stamina is needed to maintain a high standard of technique and performance. Stamina ensures that the heart and lungs are able to get through the blood, to enable them to function at their maximum capability
   • Coordination
   • General body maintainace

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