A warm up to be
effective should last between 15-20mins ranging to 30-40mins of activity at various intensity. At specialst levels this
may be extended to an hour but now dancer should warm up for less than 15 minutes. Therefore are aim is to build classes
of all ages up to at least 15 minutes rember they are may have not danced when they come to you.
In general a warm up Session should be split into 3 sections.
Preparatory lasting 5 -10mins the aim is to activate the cardiovasular system. Start
with joggins shift up to running and finish with gental stetching of large muscle groups
Main lasting 10-15mins the aim is
to stimulate energy pathways, raise muscle temperature and prevent injury. Start this part with some sort of jog but
of a highter intensity then earlier and finish with stretching towards full range. At the end of this section all muscle groups
should have been streched effectivly and sweating should reach moderate levels.
Individual lasting 5 -10mins this section consentrates on indvidual streching exercises
and should include patterns that are performed in the dance class.
