Outline ten dance jobs and explain three of

Outline ten dance jobs and explain three of them • Dance Instructor • Dance Chorographer • Dance Teacher • Commercial Dancer • Dance Therapist • Dance company Director • Dance Notation • Dance Critic • Dance Studio owner • Dance Specialist Dance Teacher- To become a dance teacher you must complete a dance teacher education programme before you’re able to teach in public school. A bachelor’s degree is also required along with years of experience. Dance Therapist- The requirement for a dance therapist is to obtain an association for dance movement therapy accredited postgraduate qualification in dance movement therapy. Modern or classical dance training and experience is required. Dance Company Director- A dance director will need lots of years of experience along with a Bachelor’s of fine Arts (BFA) or Master of fine Art (MFA) degree, preferable a Masters of fine Art degree (MFA).

Explains a warm up and cool down plan for before and after dance workshops Warming up and cool down is very important when taking part in any physical activity. It’s best to start off by warming up. Here are few examples of ways to warm up the body. Neck Isolation- This Is performed with your feet shoulder distance apart and your toes facing the front of the room. The knees should bend slightly and make sure your spine is upright. Hip Swing- Repeat the same position as the neck isolation moved your hips to the right and left. Keep the rest of your body as still as possible. Also you can circle your hips by pushing them to the right, to the back of the room, to the rest and front. Reverse this to the opposite side. Heel Raises- This is to warm up the calves and hamstrings. Place your heels together with your toes turned out, this is most commonly done in ballet. Your spine should be straight then raise your heel off the ground balancing yourself on your toes.

After intense physical activities the body is put through stress, this increase the body temperature and blood pressure. The body then needs to gradually transition into a resting or near- resting state. Cooling down may reduce dizziness after a workout. Below are a few cooling down exercise. Grab a protein shake- After a workout your metabolic window is open. Your muscles are more reactive to absorbing nutrients at this point. A shake will put carbohydrate and protein back into your muscles to rebuild them so they can get stronger. Leg stretches- Stand in a neutral position then lift a leg of your choice up behind you, pull as hard as you can then switch legs and repeat the same method. Toe touch- Sit on the ground, spread your legs to your comfort ability. Put your right hand over your head and hold on to your left toes, stay in the position for about 15 seconds then switch legs and repeat the same method. Or sit with your legs close facing straight, and then bend your back with head in your lap if you can and hold for a few seconds.

Lay out a six week plan to on how to improve your flexibility Stretch Type How to perform it leg stretch • • Quadriceps Stretch • • • Hamstring Stretch • • Upward Dog stretch • • • Stand in neutral position, lift the leg of your choice behind you and pull as hard as you can. Hold the stretch for about 7 -10 seconds Lie face down on the floor, with your forehead resting on your left hand in front of you. Straighten your legs flat on the floor behind you. Then grab your left foot behind you and pull it towards your bum. Hold for ten seconds then switch legs. Kneel on your left knee and extend your right leg in front of you. Bend forward towards your right leg, if you are flexible enough lay your upper body on your right leg, try keeping your back straight Lay on the ground, flat on your belly Use both hands to lift your belly off the ground and keep pushing up. Point your toes outward and relax the shoulders Pictures

Seated Back Twist • • • The bound angle • • • C-curve • • • Sit on the floor with your legs extending in front of you (keep them straight). Bend your right knee and cross it over your left leg. Put your right hand on the floor then bend your left elbow, turning to the right, place the back of your arm against your right knee and press against it. Sit on the floor with your legs straight Bend your knees then bring the soles of your feet together, letting your knees drop towards the ground. Hold your legs and pull them in. Hold stretch for ten seconds Sit on the ground upright with your legs extended in front of you Then pull your legs inward to make a V shape. Lean forward with your back to make a C shape, then put your hands under your thigh and lock then. Use your hands to pull your legs inward while using your strength to push your legs outward.

Correct and incorrect alignment Posture is the key to beautiful dance movement. Proper body alignment allows the dancer to move freely and lessen the risk of injury. Poor body alignment will put strains on muscles and joints, while proper alignment strengthens the dancer’s muscles. Below are examples of the difference between the two. Correct Alignment Incorrect Alignment

Highlight the health and safety requirements for a dancer and the consequences of not adhering to them • • No socks on in the dance studio Wear clothes that allow you to move freely No drinking in the studio Do not wear any type of jewellery when dancing Hair must tie up No running unless you’re told to during a warm up etc. Always warm up before you dance Cool down after each session Failing to abide by these rules might cause serious damage. For example, if a student is wearing socks during dance practise he/she might fall because the ground is slipper, this could lead to broken body parts. Wearing jewellery during dance practise might hurt someone, egg. A ring or bracelet could scratch someone.