CUADAN408 Task 1 Questions

1. Provide a brief description/overview of the way in which the following

principles underlie classical ballet technique. You may wish to contrast the
way in which these techniques differ in ballet performance compared to other
dance genres.
a. symmetry
b. flexibility
c. stability
d. coordination
e. angles and lines of the body and form
f. gracefulness
g. extension
h. balance
i. musicality
2. Describe why healthy nutrition and diet is important for the dancer. List five
points.
3. Provide a brief description of the way in which the following principles
underly dance movement in tap
a. relationship with gravity
b. spatial awareness
c. successional movement
d. use of breath
e. folding
f. extending
g. rotating
h. shifting weight

4. Undertake research in relation to optimum nutrition for dancers, and prepare a

dietary plan for one week based on your findings. Your plan must include the
five food groups and the recommended daily amounts.  Explain why this is
needed for a dancer for their safety and injury prevention.