25.10.2
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Balance in dance

This course introduces the concepts of the centre of mass, gravity, base of support and the ground reaction force in the context of a balancing dancer. The final chapter of the course concerns the applied concept of postural sway. This course is worth 3 timed CPD hours.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Assess the position of the centre of mass within a dancer's body and body segments
  • Consider how the base of support in dance movements interacts with the forces of balance
  • Understand the concept of postural sway as it relates to balance in dance

Issued on

June 1, 2017

Expires on

Does not expire