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Dancer
You count beats to stay in time, and you learn how your brain and heart keep your body moving. Music, maths, and science all help you dance your best.
The 21 headline skills a dancer is built on. Tap a + node to open the 14 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Listening to MusicReally listening to the music helps you match your moves to it.Arts & MusicWhat Is a Half?Splitting a beat in half is how dancers stay on time.MathematicsThe Brain Controls the BodyYour brain controls every move, so knowing that helps you train it.ScienceThe Heart & BloodA strong heart gives you the stamina to dance a whole routine.SciencePushes & PullsYou push and pull with your body to jump, turn, and stay balanced.Science
The subjects behind it
MusicArts & Music
You dance to music, so feeling the beat is part of the job.
FractionsMathematics
Counting beats into halves and quarters keeps you in time.
The Human BodyScience
Knowing how your body works helps you move safely and with strength.
Forces & MotionScience
You use balance and push against the floor to leap and spin.