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, Hand Gestures, Articulation, and Coordination U1: Mastery of the dance technique
• Hands express emotions and complete movements. • Progression: Gradual improvement in strength and
• Activities include: coordination.
o Finger exercises for strength and coordination. • Consistency: Regular practice of exercises and
o Wrist circles and hand dances. flexibility.
o Exploring everyday gestures and sign language. • Repetition: Builds muscle memory for smooth
movements.
Warm-Up
Body Part Isolations • Posture & Alignment: Primary focus this term.
• Moving one part of the body without AF1: U1: Dance • Routine: Short warm-up at the start of class.
•
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others.
Combines movements of multiple body
parts for coordination.
performance (A)
• Purpose: Prepares body for safe movement.
What is Good Posture?
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• Definition:
Floor Work o Core stability (strong tummy and back
• Focuses on hip and foot strength and mobility. muscles).
• Continues core and ankle exercises from Term 1. • Core Stability:
o Introduced in Term 1.
• Posture by Style:
What is Alignment? o African Dance: Feet apart, knees bent, spine
lengthened, weight shifts forward/backward.
• Coordination:
• Benefits of Good Posture:
o Integration of head, arms, legs, and torso for cohesive movement.
o Safety: Prevents back, hip, and knee injuries.
o Improved alignment through posture and coordination.
o Mobility: Frees arms and legs for movement.
• Warm-Up Activities:
o Performance: Enhances power, balance, and
1. Arching & Rolling:
grace.
o Back flexibility (seated focus).
o Health: Boosts self-esteem, circulation,
2. Side Bends:
digestion, and breathing.
o Strengthens core, improves arm coordination.
• Correct Posture:
3. Twists:
o Straight spine from head to tailbone.
o Enhances core flexibility and rotational strength.
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,Sample
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, Sample
Summaries after sample
Summaries after sample
, Hand Gestures, Articulation, and Coordination U1: Mastery of the dance technique
• Hands express emotions and complete movements. • Progression: Gradual improvement in strength and
• Activities include: coordination.
o Finger exercises for strength and coordination. • Consistency: Regular practice of exercises and
o Wrist circles and hand dances. flexibility.
o Exploring everyday gestures and sign language. • Repetition: Builds muscle memory for smooth
movements.
Warm-Up
Body Part Isolations • Posture & Alignment: Primary focus this term.
• Moving one part of the body without AF1: U1: Dance • Routine: Short warm-up at the start of class.
•
Sample
others.
Combines movements of multiple body
parts for coordination.
performance (A)
• Purpose: Prepares body for safe movement.
What is Good Posture?
Summaries after sample
• Definition:
Floor Work o Core stability (strong tummy and back
• Focuses on hip and foot strength and mobility. muscles).
• Continues core and ankle exercises from Term 1. • Core Stability:
o Introduced in Term 1.
• Posture by Style:
What is Alignment? o African Dance: Feet apart, knees bent, spine
lengthened, weight shifts forward/backward.
• Coordination:
• Benefits of Good Posture:
o Integration of head, arms, legs, and torso for cohesive movement.
o Safety: Prevents back, hip, and knee injuries.
o Improved alignment through posture and coordination.
o Mobility: Frees arms and legs for movement.
• Warm-Up Activities:
o Performance: Enhances power, balance, and
1. Arching & Rolling:
grace.
o Back flexibility (seated focus).
o Health: Boosts self-esteem, circulation,
2. Side Bends:
digestion, and breathing.
o Strengthens core, improves arm coordination.
• Correct Posture:
3. Twists:
o Straight spine from head to tailbone.
o Enhances core flexibility and rotational strength.
T2-AF1 Copyright © www.summariessa.co.za (DO NOT COPY)
GR8 CA Mind Map Via Afrika
,Sample
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, Sample
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