National 5 Dance Miss Davey 2015/2016

Name _______________________________

Course StructureThe Course assessment will consist of one Component, a performance.

The purpose of this performance is to assess the learner’s ability to apply the technical and choreographic skills learned across the Units.

The performance will have 100 marks (100% of the total mark). It will have three Sections. •Section 1 — performance of a solo in one dance genre (35 marks)

The solo dance will be tutor-choreographed and will last a minimum of one and a half minutes. •Section 2 — performance of a choreography for two dancers (35 marks)

The choreography will take the form of a duet, excluding the learner, and should last a minimum of one and a half minutes.

•Section 3 — support log for choreography (30 marks) The purpose of the support log is to provide evidence of the process of planning, developing

and evaluating choreography for two dancers.

Contract

I ________________________ agree to always bring appropriate kit to National 5 Dance. For assessments, I will wear black leggings and a black leotard/tight black vest top.

I will wear appropriate footwear every lesson, this means bare feet for contemporary and jazz shoes for any other style.

I will treat other members of my class and my teacher with respect at all times.

Signature:________________Date:_____________________

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Contemporary

You need to perform all of

these techniques in a

dance class for

assessment.

Tick off the techniques you

are comfortable with and

highlight the ones that

need extra work.

Centre work-Lateral spine curve-High release-Contractions-Roll downs in parallel-Plies in parallel and turn out-Tendus and footwork in parallel and turnout

Floor Exercises-Swings-curves-high release-tilts-transitions from standing to floor and reverse

Swings-standing swings-Figures of eight-Ski swings

Travelling-Triplets-Leaps-Skips-Turns-Movement phrases-Gallops-Jumps and runs

Peer Assessment

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Write down 2 things your partner done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

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Peer Assessment

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Write down 2 things your partner done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

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Self Assessment

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Write down 2 things you think you have done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

Learning Intention: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Self Assessment

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Write down 2 things you think you have done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

Learning Intention: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Assessment• I have arrived on time and dressed appropriately for my dance assessment

• I have practiced the skills required for assessment to the best of my ability

• I am confident in my ability and the performance I am able to give

• I have recorded my performance and analysed it before assessment

• I can identify the techniques within the dance that are appropriate to the style

• I maintained focus throughout my performance

• I used expression to add to the performance

• I executed the routine accurately

• I executed the routine with confidence

Think carefully

about how

your

assessm

ent

went

Green = Very wellAmber = It’s getting

thereRed = Needs improvement

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Contemporary Research

1.1 Describe technical skills and characteristics of the selected dance style.

1.2 Explain the development of the selected dance style.

Questions to help you:

1. Where did the dance style originate?2. Who was the founder?3. How has it developed over the years?4. Who are two famous choreographers in this style?5. Describe their work. 6. What does the style look like?7. What qualities does it have?8. What is the music like?9. Is there a set number of dancers for this style?10.What kinds of costumes would you wear?11.What are the main technical steps?

Once you have researched....

Compile your answers in a project booklet. This should have the following:

1. Front Cover2. Contents page3. Historical background4. Social and cultural influences on the dance style 5. Technical skills in contemporary dance6. Famous choreographers in contemporary dance

Make sure you make your booklet eye catching, it should have pictures and lots of colour.

Jazz You need to perform all of

these techniques in a

dance class for assessment.

Tick off the techniques

you are comfortable with

and highlight the ones

that need extra work.

Warm Up:-Roll Downs-Isolations using head shoulders ribs hips and feet-Lunges-foot exercisesPrep for jumps in 1st and 2nd

Cardiovascular movements

Centre Work-Use of feet and legs 1st and 2nd-Use of arms 1st and 2nd

-tendus and glisses-Jazz plies-isolation sequence-ripples including dolphin and snake-Preparation for developpe and developpes in first-preparation for pirouettes-pas de bourree-kicks

Travelling:-Elevation including step hops, sautes, jetes-Turns including open turns and jazz turns-Step ball change, cross ball change, flick ball changeJazz walksStraight leg kick combinations including forwards/back and side-Combination of travel movements.

Peer Assessment

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Write down 2 things your partner done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

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Peer Assessment

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Write down 2 things your partner done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

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Self Assessment

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Write down 2 things you think you have done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

Learning Intention: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Self Assessment

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Write down 2 things you think you have done well and 1 thing to improve on next time.

Learning Intention: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Assessment• I have arrived on time and dressed appropriately for my dance assessment

• I have practiced the skills required for assessment to the best of my ability

• I am confident in my ability and the performance I am able to give

• I have recorded my performance and analysed it before assessment

• I can identify the techniques within the dance that are appropriate to the style

• I maintained focus throughout my performance

• I used expression to add to the performance

• I executed the routine accurately

• I executed the routine with confidence

Think carefully

about how

your

assessm

ent

went

Green = Very wellAmber = It’s getting

thereRed = Needs improvement

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Choreography

My Stimulus is........

In dance, a

stimulus is

something that

inspires you to

chreograph a

certain dance, for

example;-- Event-

Music- Mood-

Poem

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Stimulus

Write down 4 sources that you collected a stimulus from....

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4.

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Dancers and stage structureThe dancers I have chosen for my dance are:

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Mark out on the stage your starting positions

I can apply theatre arts technology to add excitement and drama to performances.EXA 4-08b

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Use this page to brainstorm ideas for your choreography. Make sure you write down the movements you want to include and the choreographic structures and devices.

Famous Choreographers

Research a choreographer of your choice. Choose someone who inspires you and produce a piece of writing that details there work.

Evidence for Choreogrphy

1. Candidates should have a choreography essay that identifies choreographic principles, structures, devices and spatial patterns.

2. Candidates should complete a personal project on a choreographer of their choice

3. Pupils should make a mood board to keep stimulus ideas together and to provide motivation.

4. Pupils should create a choreography log book to keep information about principle and rehearsal times etc together.

5. Pupils should make up, teach and present choreography to tutor

6. Pupils should evaluate choreography describing strengths and areas for improvement.

Added Value

• Extend your choreography by 30 seconds and introduce more complex movements to your routine.

• Learn the extended and more complex version of the set dance for your assessment.

Evidence

• I can describe the historical context, dance skills and characteristics of a chosen dance genre

• I can describe the factors that have influenced a professional dance practitioner and their work.

• I can demonstrate technical skills in two dance styles (jazz and contemporary)

• I can apply technical skills when performing skills in a routine lasting 1.5 minutes in two dance styles.

• I can self reflect and evaluate the technical skills used in the performance of self, peers and others

• I can perform safely taking into consideration things like posture, alignment, warm up, cool down, hydration, attire.