Dance studies Memo 1 (English)

November 2016 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Dance studies

Memo 2016 Grade 12 English
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1.1, 1. 3 Cooling down (recognising\ Relaxation ( recommending
1.3Warming up (analysing\
1.1.3(1\ (1\ (1\
1.2Candidates must recommend THREE examples of relaxation methods/ techniques that could be
1.3Candidates must analyse t he different factors that will influence a dancer's warm up ONE word answers may NOT be awarded a mark. Warm up will depend on the genre/form a dancer is about dance. The warm up
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2.1Components of fitness (recognising\
2.2Muscle streng th (discussing\ EXAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ANSWERS: Candidates may respond differently to the examples provided below. Use professional judgement if the answer is different but correct.
2.1.4ance/ move for long periods o f time he strength and control in the torso/abdomen and back/body/ centre/core alance lexibility (1\ (1\
2.2Candidates must discuss FOUR benefits of strength in the dance class. It increases physical performance, muscular endurance/st aying power because the muscles can contract for long periods of time without tiring.
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6.1Select (recognising\
6.2Label (remembering\ Action (analysing\
6.3Select (recognising\ Action (analysing\
6.4Actions (analysing\
6.5Actions (analysing\
6.6Purpose (analysing\
6.7Posture (evaluati
6.3Semimembranosis Sternocleidomastoid Any ONE action: Flexion Lateral flexion Rotation of the head Gluteus Maximus Any ONE action: Extension of the hip joint
6.7Flexion Any ONE of the following muscles: Gastrocnemius Soleus Tibialis Posterior Aid in bending and flexing the knee Extending the hip Erector spinae the trunk is slightly extended
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7.1Music elements (explaining\
7.2Improvisation/ omposition (designing\ Many possible answers will be provided by the candidat es. Use professional judgement when allocating marks for this question EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE ANSWERS:
7.1All THREE elements must be included. Award 2 marks for each element explained and how they influence musicality in dance performance No marks to be awarded for ONE word answers.
7.1.1Tempo refers to the speed of the music at which you will dance. Movements can be fast/slow/speeding or slowing down. The speed/tempo of the music affects the energy and mood of the dance. Changing the speed of
7.1.2Timbre refers to the quality of the sound. The instruments/timbre affect(s\ the movement quality. Different instruments have different sounds and this affects the mood of the dance scenes and helps to tell the
7.1.3Dynamics refer to how loud or soft, fast or slow music is played The dynamics within the music affect the dynamics within the dance It influences how a movement is performed (e.g. smooth, sharp, free flow, bound
7.2Candidates must choose ONE of the stimuli. If the candidate answers on more than one stimulus , mark only the FIRST ONE An activity must be desig
7.2Candidate can design an inventive improvisation activity that shows a developed understanding of how to use a stimulus to develop creativity. The activity shows structure and includes the use of motifs or gestures and
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9.1.1No mark for naming
9.1.2Characteristics and principles of ance ajor (recognising\
9.1.3Origin and history (recall
9.2Indigenous dance (substantiating\ EXAMPLE OF ONE POSSIBLE ANSWER:
9.1.1Ballet as a dance major (no mark\
9.1.2Allocate marks i f the candidate can describe SIX characteris tics and/ or principles of his/her
9.1.3Principles: These are the general laws or theories that underpin the movement vocabulary ways of moving of the dance form. EXAMPLE: Principles of c lassical ballet Stance:
9.2Allocate marks if the candidate can discuss in paragraph format what in the 21 century has had an inf
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Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total100 marks
Sections10 + 8 + 4 + 6 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 15 + 15 + 15 + 18 + 18 + 18 = 163 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance studies
Year2016
SessionNovember
TypeMemo
PaperPaper 1
LanguageEnglish
Pages26
Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s
Years ago10y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start daySaturday
Exam periodNovember 2016
Days since exam3,639

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