One of the most common injuries is eye damage. 1  Never release a Resistance Band while under tension. 2  Begin all exercises slowly to ensure band strength. 3  Avoid jerking the band. 4  Always inspect your resistance band before using it. 5  Make sure the band is secured safely on its anchor when using it.
Welcome to this online resource for dance educators, students, and teaching artists! The Elements of Dance are the foundational concepts and vocabulary that help students develop movement skills and understand dance as an artistic practice. The acronym BASTE helps students remember the elements:
Force/energy An element of dance characterized by the release of potential energy into kinetic energy. It utilized body weight, reveals the effects of gravity on the body, is projected into space, and affects emotional and spatial relationships and intentions.ance study A short work of dance that investigates a specific idea or concept and shows a selection of movement ideas. Dynamics Energy of movement expressed in varying intensities, accent, and quality.