SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN DANCING, DIFFERENT GENRES

DANCE GENRES

1. SAFETY PROTOCOLS IN DANCING Dehydration Overexertion Hyperthermia

2. PEOPLE DANCE FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS: FOR FUN RECREATION AND FOR HEALT H

3. DANCING IS A GREAT WAY TO BE MORE ACTIVE AND OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS.

4. HOWEVER, THE RANGE OF BODY MOVEMENTS, REPETITION AND SPEED OF MOVEMENT CAN PUT YOU AT RISK.

5. it occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. DEHYDRATION

6. WATER MAKES UP APPROXIMATELY 60% OF BODY WEIGHT AND IS THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF THE HUMAN BODY. THE MUSCLES WE WORK SO HARD TO DEVELOP AS DANCERS (SKELETAL MUSCLES) ARE ABOUT 73% WATER, YOUR BLOOD IS ABOUT 93% WATER AND EVEN BONES AND TEETH CONTAIN SOME WATER. DEHYDRATION

7. WATER MAKES UP APPROXIMATELY 60% OF BODY WEIGHT AND IS THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF THE HUMAN BODY. THE MUSCLES WE WORK SO HARD TO DEVELOP AS DANCERS (SKELETAL MUSCLES) ARE ABOUT 73% WATER, YOUR BLOOD IS ABOUT 93% WATER AND EVEN BONES AND TEETH CONTAIN SOME WATER. WHY DO DANCERS NEED TO STAY HYDRATED?

8. OVEREXERTION It occurs when people push themselves too hard during physical activities like Dancing

9. SIGNS OF OVEREXERTION INCLUDE: dizziness feeling faint Light headedness nausea shortness of breath thirst vomiting

10. TO AVOID PHYSICAL OVEREXERTION: practice good posture utilize ergonomic workspaces lift lighter loads and use proper lifting techniques decrease the distance you must stretch to lift a heavy object

11. TO AVOID PHYSICAL OVEREXERTION: take frequent breaks from physically repetitive and challenging activities include strength training and stretching in your regular exercise routine know and respect your body’s limits

12. HYPERTHERMIA refers to a group of heat-related conditions characterized by an abnormally high body temperature in other words, the opposite of hypothermia.

13. This stage of hyperthermia causes: excessive sweating exhaustion flushed or red skin

14. This stage of hyperthermia causes: muscle cramps, spasm, and pain headache or mildlightheadedness nausea

15. This stage of hyperthermia causes: muscle cramps, spasm, and pain headache or mildlightheadedness nausea

16. HEAT FATIGUE If long hours in high heat are causing you physical discomfort and psychological stress, you may be dealing with heat fatigue. People who aren’t used to extremely hot weather or hot working conditions are especially vulnerable to heat fatigue.

17. HEAT FATIGUE In addition to simply feeling hot, thirsty, and tired, you may have difficulty concentrating on your work. You may even lose coordination.

18. HEAT CRAMPS Heat cramps usually follow intense exertion or exercise in the heat. They’re usually the result of an electrolyte imbalance and are typically felt in the abdomen, leg, or arm muscles.

19. HEAT EXHAUSTION Common to dancers -This is one of the most serious stages of hyperthermia. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body can’t cool itself any more.

20. HEAT EXHAUSTION In addition to sweating profusely, you may experience: • dizziness • weakness • thirst

21. HEAT EXHAUSTION • coordination issues • trouble concentrating • skin that’s cool and clammy • rapid pulse