Dance Studies Memo 1 (English)

November 2025 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dance Studies

Memo 2025 Grade 12 English

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Q1— Section header —

1.3Choosing Explaining and substantiating Explaining and substantiating Giving and substanti ating

1.1Environment, treatment, types of injuries 1. Recall 2. Match correct term to statement

1.2Incorrect dance techniques: sp otting and landings 1. Recall 2. Understand how incorrect dance technique causes injury 3.

1.3Posture 1. Read for understanding 2. Recall 3. Apply understanding of posture to the headline 4.

1.1CHOOSING THE TERM Expected responses

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1.2.1EXPLAINING HOW SPOTTING INCORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY NOTE: Do not award marks for substantiating, giving examples, identifying /naming

1.2.2EXPLAINING HOW LANDING INCORRECTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY NOTE: Do not award marks for substantiating, giving examples, identifying/naming injuries only, candidates must explain how incorrect technique

1.3GIV ING AN OPINION ON THE HEADLINE NOTE: Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook

Q2— Section header —

2.3.3 2. .1 2. .2 Choosing Explaining

2.1Components of fitness 1. Recall 2. Choose correct term to the definition

2.2.1Strength 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of how strength assists in performing movement(s\

2.2.2Core stability 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of how core stability assists in performing movement(s\

2.2.3Endurance 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of how endurance assists in performing movement(s\

2.3.1Neuromuscular skills 1. Recall 2. Analyse the image 3. Select relevant neuromuscular skills 4.

2.3.2Flexibility 1. Recall 2. Analyse the image 3. Understand how limited flexibility affects the movement(s\ shown in the image

2.3.3Flexibility 1. Recall 2. Analyse the image 3. Select an app ropriate way for developing flexibility to perform the movement(s\ shown in the image

2.1CHOOSING COMPONENTS OF FITNESS Expected responses:

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2.2EXPLAINING COMPONENTS OF FITNESS NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook Do not award marks for definitions Candidates must explain how the components of fitness are used to perform

2.2.1EXPLAINING HOW STRENGTH IS USED TO PERFORM MOVEMENT(S\ Expected responses: Maintaining movements/positions Partnering Balance Con trol Weight sharing/distribution

2.2EXPLAINING HOW CORE STABILITY IS USED T O PERFORM MOVEMENT(S\ Expected responses: Balance Control Posture and alignment Agility

2.2.3EXPLAINING HOW ENDURANCE IS USED TO PERFORM MOVEMENT(S\ Expected responses: Oxygen intake Energy Duration Any other relevant answers relating to how endurance is used to perform movement(s\ (2\

2.3.1ANALYSING THE IMAGE: IDENTIFYING AND ELABORATING ON NEUROMUSCULAR SKILLS NOTE: If more than THREE skills are provided, mark the first THREE only Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and

2.3.2ANALYSING THE IMAGE: IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES OF LIMITED FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Do not award marks for identifying general challenges of limited flexibility, answers must relate to the movement(s\ shown in the

2.3.3ANALYSING THE IMAGE: DEVELOPING FLEXIBILITY NOTE: Do not award marks for general ways to develop flexibility answers must relate to the movement(s\ shown in the image Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed:

Q3— Section header —

3.13. Elaborating Discussing 5 marks 5 marks CONTENT TO BE ASSESSED TH

3.1Lifestyle choices 1. Analyse the poster 2. Reflect on personal experience 3. Select factors 4. Apply understanding

3.2Values and/or attitudes and managing str ess 1. Recall 2. Understand the benefits 3. Apply understanding of the benefits to manag

3.1ANALYSING THE POSTER: ELABORATING ON HOW THE FACTORS AFFECT PERFORMANCE IN THE DANCE CLASS NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas an d responses may not be found in the textbook If more than FIVE factors are provided, mark the first FIVE only

3.2DISCUSSING HOW VALUES AND/OR ATTITUDES HELP MANAGE STRESS NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook nswers must show understanding

Q4— Section header —

4.3Indicating Explaining Reflecting and discussing 5 marks marks 6 marks CONTENT TO BE ASSESSED

4.1Performance skills: fluidity, projection, dynamic variation, coordination, accuracy 1. Recall

4.2Music terms influencing movement(s\ 1. Recall 2. pply understanding of music terms to movement(s\

4.3Body as an instrument of expression 1. Reflect 2. Recall 3. Apply understanding of how meaning was communicated

4.1INDICATING TRUE OR FALSE Expected responses:

4.1.5True True False False True (1\ (1\ (1\ (1\

4.2EXPLAINING HOW MUSIC TERMS INFLUENCE MOVEMENT(S\ NOTE: Candidates must explain how the music term influences movement and may not provide a definition for the music term only

4.2.1Expecte d response: Tempo can influence variation in speed and quality of movement. Any other relevant answers relating to how tempo could influence movement(s\ (1\

4.2.2Expected response: The rhythm of a piece of music could influence the dynamics/ accent s of the movement. Any other relevant answers relating to how rhythm could influence movement(s\ (1\ Dance Studies

4.2.3Expected response: Phrasing in the music could influence the structure of the movement phrase or dance. Any other relevant answers relatin g to how phrasing could influence movement(s\ (1\

4.2.4Expected response: Timbre of voices/instruments can influence the tone/ mood of the movements. Any other relevant answers relating to how timbre could influence movement(s\ (1\

4.3REFLE CTING AND DISCUSSING HOW THE BODY COMMUNICATES MEANING NOTE: Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook

Q5— Section header —

5.6Choosing De scribing Analysing Explaining and substantiating OR Evaluating and substantiating

5.1Chore ographic structures 1. Recall 2. Choose correct term

5.2Choreographic journal 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of how a journal could assist a choreographic process

5.3Dance elements: force 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of the concept of force linked to meaning

5.5Aural settings: live music and/or accompaniment 1. Recall 2. Understand the influence of live music and/or accompanim ent 3.

5.6Visual literacy, non conventional spaces and choreography 1. Analyse the image 2. Extract meaning/intent/idea 3.

5.1CHOOSING CHOREOGRAPHIC STRUCTURES Expected responses:

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5.2DESCRIBING WAYS A JOURNAL COULD ASSIST A CHOREOGRAPHIC PROCESS NOTE: If more tha n FOUR ways are described, mark the first FOUR only Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed: Research

5.3ANALYSING HOW FORCE COULD CONVEY MEANI NG Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed: Energy Dynamics Weight

5.4EXPLAINING THE EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY ON CHOREOGRAPHY NOTE: Candidates could write more on one aspect than another Expected responses: Possibl e areas that could be addressed: Production elements Atmosphere

5.5EVALUATING HOW LIVE MUSIC AND/OR ACCOMPANIMENT INFLUENCES A DANCE PERFORMANCE Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed: Unpredictabilit Atmosphere Dynamics Collaboration

5.6ANALYSING THE IMAGE: CONCEPTUALISING A CHOREOGRAPHY USING THE NON CONVENTIONAL SPACE NOTE: Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses

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6.4Stat ing Explaining Compiling Compiling Giving 5 marks 5 marks 5 marks

6.1Functions of dance 1. Recall

6.2Benefits of functions of dance 1. Recall 2. Understand the benefits of the functions stated in 6.1

6.3.1Principles of dance major 1. Recall 2. Organise information

6.3.2Characteristics of dance major 1. Recall 2. Organise information

6.4Cultural/indigenous d ance 1. Recall 2. Understand today s society 3.

6.1STAT ING FUNCTIONS OF DANCE NOTE: If more than FIVE functions of dance are provided, mark the first FIVE only Expected responses: Communication Entertainment

6.2EXPLAINING THE BENEFITS OF THE FUNCTIONS OF DAN CE STAT ED IN 6.1 NOTE: Candidates must provide the benefits of each function stat

6.3.1COMPILING NOTES ON THE PRINCIPLES OF DANCE MAJOR NOTE: andidates must compile detailed notes candidates may use descriptive terms

6.3.2Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed: Use of head Use of arms Posture, stance and alignment Gravity Any other relevant answers relating to th e principles of the dance major

6.3.2COMPILING NOTES ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DANCE MAJOR NOTE: Candidates must compile det ailed notes, candidates may use descriptive terms and/or include many items to support their answer

6.3.2Expected responses: Possible areas that could be addressed: Costume/clothes Participants Mu sic Performance spaces Props Themes/intent

6.4GIVING AN OPINION ON THE INFLUENCE THAT TODAY S SOCIETY HAS ON CULTURAL/INDIGENOUS DANCE NOTE: Read the entire answer before awarding marks

Q7— Section header —

7.1WRITING A REVIEW NOTE Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may provide a wide variety of answers/ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook

Q8— Section header —

8.3Providing Discussing Discussing Elaborating 6 marks 3 marks 4 marks 2 marks CONTENT TO BE

8.1Choreographer: background 1. Recall

8.2Choreographer: influences on professional career 1. Recall 2. Understand how the influences impact the professional career

8.3Choreographer: choreographic characteristics/style 1. Recall 2. Understand the chor eographic characteristics/style

8.4Choreographer: contributions to dance 1. Recall

8.1PROVIDING FACTS ON THE BACKGROUND OF THE CHOREOGRAPHER NOTE: If more than SIX facts are provided, mark the first SIX only Do not award marks for general ised /vague facts

8.2DISCUSSING HOW THE CHOREOGRAPHER S INFLUENCES SHAPED THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREER NOTE: Do not award marks for listing influences only, candidates must discuss how influences career

8.3ELABORATING ON THE CHOREOGRAPHER S CHOREOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS/STYLE Expected responses: Dance styles Improvisation Themes Collaboration(s\

8.4DISCUSSING THE CHOREOGRAPHER S CONTRIBUTION TO DANCE NOTE: Do not award marks for listing areas only, candidates must discuss the

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Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections15 + 20 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 15 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance Studies

Year2025

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages29

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago1y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayWednesday

Exam periodNovember 2025

Days since exam354

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