Dance Studies Memo 1 (English)

November 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dance Studies

Memo 2015 Grade 12 English

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1.1, 1.2 Labelling + identifying (remembering\ 3, 1.4 Sections of the spine + anatomical actions (recognising identifying

1.4A Humerus B Sternum C Patella D Appendicular skeleton E Axial skeleton Candidates must identify the THREE mova le sections of the spine in any order

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2.1Labelling + anatomical actions (remembering\

2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Labelling + Anatomical action (applying\

2.3.2Pectoralis ajor Rectus bdominis adriceps Dorsi Flexion or Plantar E xtension Extension of the elbow

2.4Any ONE of th e following muscles: Erector S pinae Quadratus L umborum External O blique Internal

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3.1.1Develop endurance (listing\

3.1.2ffects of endurance (analysing\

3.2.1Lack of flexibility(applying\

3.3Static/ ynamic efinition urpose Advantages Examples/ pplying EXAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ANSWERS: ny different answers will be given. Evaluate the candidate

3.1.2Candidates must list any THREE ways to develop cardiovascular endurance outside of the dance class , e.g. Walking or jogging to school Cycling Swimming

3.2Explain TWO ways in which a lack of flexibility could affect a dancer's performance. Lack of flexibility could limit your movements and you may n ot be able to perform w ith ease/ It makes the risk of injury much higher as you might push your body

3.3Candidates must copy the table i nto their answer book and compare the roles and advantages static and dynamic stretching in the dance class. Use professional judgment when marking the candidate's compari

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4.1Definition of ligament (recognising\

4.2Definition of tendon (recognising\

4.3What is tend nitis (recognising\

4.4Causes of tend nitis ( describing

4.5PRICE (applying\ EXAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ANSWER Definition of ligament Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that bind bone to bone at joints, such as your hip joint, knee joint or ankle joint Connective tissue that

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5.2.to injuries or disability evaluate and award marks accordingly. FOCUS OF QUESTION + cognitive level descriptors TOPICS ABILITY LEVELS Concentration and stereotyping LOW MEDIUM HIGH

5.1Concentration (motivating\

5.2Stereotyping (arguing\ EXAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ANSWERS: Written in bullet form to aid marking: TWO reasons to be provided = 1 mark each. To understand and apply the technique required To learn new dance skills, movements, combinations

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6.1Performance spaces (i dentifying\

6.2Use in a choreography xplaining\

6.3Careers (n aming and describing\ POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

6.3Proscenium arch stage /Proscenium POSSIBLE BENEFITS A PRO CENIUM ARCH STAGE Do NOT award any marks for ONE

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8.1Definition (remembering\

8.2Imp rovisation (analysing\

8.3Technology (justifying\ POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

8.1.4(1\ (1\ (1\ (1\

8.2Candidates must analyse the value of improvisation in developing creativity and or expression DO NOT AWARD ANY MARKS FOR ONE WORD ANSWERS. A paragraph is required. Use professional judgement when marking this

8.3Candidates are asked to motivate the TWO example s they answer on. DO NOT AWARD ANY MARKS FOR ONE WORD ANSWERS. Allocate 2 marks for each example provided. If more than two examples are included, mark only the first two.

8.3.2CELLPHONES Cellphones can be used to video or photograph a movement sequence. is will help the choreographer/ dancers remember what was developed during rehearsals. Recording a particular movement you are trying to improve can

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11.1Pioneer of contemporary dance (stating

11.2Influences (recall comprehending\

11.3Principles haracteristics analysing EXAMPLE OF POSSIBLE ANSWERS: Written in bullet form to aid marking

11.1Candidates must write a paragraph clearly showing why she was a pioneer of contemporary dance: Graham rebelled against and broke away from the confinements of classical ballet and other forms of the times becau

11.3EXAMPLE Louis Horst He w as Graham s musical director and influenced her taste in music, art and the material for her dance works. Horst taught Graham about musical form and encouraged her to use the work of contemporary composers. He

12.2CHRISTOPHER BRUCE Candidates must describe THREE main contributions he /she made to the field of dance Candidates must write a paragraph.

12.1Name the choreographer

12.2Contributions (recall ing

12.3Influences (analysing

12.4Principles ( analysing 23

12.3Candidates must identify and comment in detai l on THREE key influences that had a major impact on his/her career as a dancer and choreographer and elaborate. Award 1 mark for identifying and 1 mark for elaborating.

12.4Candidates must elaborate on FIVE of the main principles/ characteristics th at define his/her dance technique and style. Bruce's movement vocabulary is drawn from classical ballet and contemporary dance,

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Sections10 + 10 + 15 + 10 + 5 + 11 + 14 = 75 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance Studies

Year2015

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages23

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago11y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2015

Days since exam4,005

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