 Use the first 5 minutes of class to respond to the following prompt IN YOUR JOURNALS:  Why do you think Kentucky and other states have included Dance as part of their required curriculum? Explain.

 Define Dance  Explore the Dancer’s primary tool  By the end of this lesson:  “I can make distinctions between movement that is considered dance and that which is not.”  “I can identify a dancer’s main tool and explain how that tool operates to create movement”

 Dance (noun) a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music.  Dance (verb) to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner.

 Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.

 Both mention movement.  Both mention the body.  Both mention rhythm.  Both mention music.

Webster’s Mentions:Wikipedia Mentions:  Patterns  Quick or lively  Art form  Expression  Social Interaction  Spiritual

 Dance can be “defined” many different ways. However it can be difficult to capture the depth and power of dance in just a few words.  One’s personal definition of dance can be directly linked to one’s personal feelings about it.  We will gain a deeper appreciation of dance by studying its components and its uses in society. Perhaps our definitions will change.

Dance is Movement of the Body, therefore it is extremely important to understand just how the body is capable (and not capable) of moving.

Understanding the parts of the body that create movement.

 The following notes are interactive... ( I am still learning how to use the Smartboard so be patient)  You may want to WAIT until the activity on the slide is complete before writing down the information!!

 The Human Body is a collection of complex systems that control and execute all of our bodily functions.  We are only concerned with a few … the ones that work to help us move.  The _______________ System  A A C E E E K L L L M N O R R S S S T U U U V  Unscramble these letters to create the name of the three systems

 NERVOUS SYSTEM  SKELETAL SYSTEM  MUSCULAR SYSTEM  The frame work of the body  Initiates Movement  Message Center of the Body

The Main Parts of the Nervous System are: (scratch out the three that are incorrect) The Brain The Eyes The Nerves The Spinal Cord The Spine The Fingers

 TRUE OR FALSE  ____Comprised of over 200 bones.  ____When you are born you have around 300 bones but as you grow many of these fuse together.  ____You have to know the latin names of every bone for this class.

 The spine (or backbone) consists of 33 irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae.  Fibrous cartilage between vertebrae called intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and allow the back to move.  This is how you can bend at the waist and twist side to side to side.

 Muscles are tissues in the body that are designed to CONTRACT.  There are three different types of muscles:  Skeletal Muscles  Cardiac Muscles  Smooth Muscles  Some muscles are involuntary-meaning they move on their own and you can not consciously control them.

 What are some actions that your body does that are semi involuntary? (Meaning you usually don’t have to think about them but sometimes you can control them?)

 You decide to move.  The Brain sends a message to the appropriate body parts.  Compare this to something you do everyday!  The muscles contract or relax causing the desired movement.  How often do you do this?

 Muscles are connected to bone by _________.  Bones are connected to each other by _________.  Bones only move at certain places called _________.  WORD BANK  Ligaments  Joints  Tendons

 Ball and Socket  Pivot  Gliding  Conyloid  Saddle  Hinge

 Matching -  ____Blood flow increases lowering stress on the heart.  ____Increased muscle temperature allows the muscles to contract more forcefully and relax more quickly.  ____Improved range of motion around joints.  ____Increased body temperature results in greater muscle elasticity.  ____Can improve endurance and conversion of carbohydrates and fatty acids into energy.  ____Warm ups are also an excellent way to prepare your mind for the task at hand.  Write the letter next to the explanation on the left that it best matches  A. Focus  B. No Heart attacks!  C. Better Miles Per Gallon  D. Speed and Strength  E. Flexibility  F. No torn muscles … like silly putty!