Dance studies Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dance studies

Memo 2019 Grade 12 English

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1.1Defining 1 mark

1.2Naming 1 mark

1.3Providing activities 3 marks

1.4Explaining prevention methods 5 marks POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

1.1Inflammation of a tendon. (1\

1.2R.I.C.E or other relevant answ ers (1\

1.3Mark only the first THREE if more are provided: Maintaining components of fitness during injury could include: Continue with the remainder of the dance class that includes floor work and non weight bearing exercises that targ

1.4NOTE: Do not award ful l marks if the candidate does not explain clearly ONE MARK PER PREVENTION EXPLANATION Prevention could include: Avoid

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2.1Defining X 2 4 marks

2.2Describing 1 mark

2.3Explaining 5 marks POSSIBLE ANSWERS: .1 NOTE: Any TWO of the following three key de

2.2NOTE: Exercises coul d be in the dance class or outside the dance class. Possible exercises could be: Swimming is aerobic and the movement involves all parts of the body. Running/skipping/jumping/travelling movements are good for developing

2.3NOTE: Do not award full marks if candidates do not clearly explain each factor. Mark only the first FIVE if more are included. Technique class is stop start: The dancer stands still and listens to the teacher's corrections, which means

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3.2NOTE: Candidates must provide an explanation for the same FIVE skills named in QUESTION

3.1. Mark only the first five if more are provided. Possible explanations: Balance: The ability to control movements and have equal weight around a central point. Could mak e performance looked controlled and easy.

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6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9 Identify ing 5 marks POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

6.1Flexion /Inward rotation (1\

6.2Any ONE of the following: Iliopsoas Sartorius Rectus f emoris Pectineus (flexion and inward rotation\

6.3Plantar flexion/dorsi extension (1\

6.4Gastrocnemius Soleus Tibialis posterior (1\

6.5Flexion (1\

6.6Hamstrings Gastrocnemius (1\

6.7xtension O inward rotation (1\

6.8

6.9Flexion (1\

6.1010

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7.1ne clearly explained fact = 1 mark. Do not award marks for one word answers. More information is provided than expected to guide markers. LOW LEVEL:

7.2Providing marks

7.3Provide 2 marks MEDIUM LEVEL:

7.1Explaining 4 marks POSSIBLE ANSWERS: NAME THE OTHER DANCE FORM

7.1Any TWO well explained movement principles, e.g.: African dance uses the body/stamps forcefully into the ground giving in to gravity. Tends to perform on the spot rath er than across space. Men use large movements

7.2Any TWO recognisable characteristics of costumes/dress, e.g.: Animal skins Feathers/beads/rattles Gumboots, overalls, bandanas Traditional dress/clothing Barefoot/takkies Any other suitable answer.

7.3Any ONE recognisable characteristics of music/accompaniment, e.g.: African dance is very rhythmical using complex combinations of beats/polyrhythms. Participants involved either

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8.1Analysis marks HIGH LEVEL:

8.2Choreographing 5 marks POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

8.1Analysis of improvisation could inc lude: Specific improvisational exercises done in class and how this developed them as a dancer/choreographer e.g. Trust building exercises

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Topics Identified

ActingPlaywriting

Mark Allocation

Total60 marks

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 140 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance studies

Year2019

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages27

Downloads5

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