ART AND SCIENCE O
F
DANCE
M A R G O K . A P O S T O L O S , P H D
PHYSIOLOGICAL ELEMENTS OF DANCE
Physical Factors
Body Awareness
BIOMECHANICAL
Mechanical Principles of Human Movement
Kinesiology
Angles/Lines/Velocity/Design
Body Dimension
Muscular Fundamentals
BIOMECHANICS AND DANCE
Imbalance
Enhance ability to detect faults
Imbalance during Movement
Secure Best Practices
Avoid Injuries
SOMATOTYPES
Mesomorph
Endomorph
Ectomorph
40% Fitness
60%
within control with Training, Exercise and Diet
HEREDITY
Human Genetics
Elite Performers
“Champions Are Born”
Optimal muscle fiber and skeletal dimensions
MEDICAL
Good state of general health
Injury care and prevention
Musculoskeletal causes:
Vulnerable areas:
lower back, pelvis, knees, feet, hips
CAUSES OF INJURIES
External types of movement:
Types of movement
Velocity
Repetition
Impact
CAUSES OF INJURIES
Internal Factors
Muscular activity
Posture
Stress on joints or ligaments
NUTRITIONAL TIMING
Optimal food and fluid intake
Before activity
During activity
After activity
PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE
Behavioral
Power of Self Determination
Thoughts
Hopes
Dreams
Visions
PSYCHOLOGY OF PERFORMANCE
Concentration
Motivation
Goal Setting
Mental Focus
TECHNOLOGY/MATERIAL
Dance Shoes
Flooring
Diagnosis of injuries
Rehabilitation
