Name FOUR functions of dance in society.
Write a short note to your local politician clearly explaining why he/she should support the establishment of a community dance centre in your area. Include THREE reasons to support your motivation.
Name the dance work that you have selected.
Is it a narrative or abstract dance work? Briefly explain the difference between narrative and abstract.
Describe in detail the synopsis/theme/intention.
Analyse the style, the use of space/patterning and the movement vocabulary used in this dance work. Include specific examples to substantiate your answer.
Describe in detail the production elements used and their symbolic value.
Comment on how effective the production elements were in enhancing this dance work. Include specific examples to substantiate your answer.
Introduce the choreographer and give his/her background.
State the training and influences that led him/her to become a recognised choreographer in South Africa.
Name the dance style(s) and recognisable features/themes this choreo-grapher uses in his/her dance works.
State the professional career of this choreographer.
In your conclusion, motivate why he/she should receive this award. Include his/her achievements, awards, outreach programmes, development and contribution to dance in South Africa, etc.
Name the dance you have learnt this year that is part of an indigenous African classic ceremonial ritual.
State where it originates from.
Explain the ritual ceremony in detail, namely the process, purpose, participants, where and when it takes place.
What costumes/outfits would be worn by the participants?
Describe the music/accompaniment used in this ceremony.
Explain in detail the symbolism in this dance.
Do you think learning indigenous ceremonial ritual dances contributes towards your understanding of the preservation of our heritage? Motivate your answer.
Describe SEVEN unique stylistic characteristics of your dance major. (Name the dance major you are describing.)
In Grade 12 you were required to choreograph a group dance.• Briefly describe your choreography (idea/intent/theme).• Discuss the steps you took to prepare for your choreography.
Describe the choreographic processes, elements and structures you used and explain why.
Chordophones
Idiophones
Aerophones
Membranophones
Name the South African dance work that you chose.
Identify the music instruments/accompaniment used in this work.
Name the style or genre of music/accompaniment used in this work.
How did the music/accompaniment enhance this dance work? Give detailed explanations to support your answer.
Minim
Quaver
Semiquaver
Crotchet
Explain in detail how each of the music elements listed below can influence your dancing.
• TEMPO• DYNAMICS• RHYTHM• TIMBRE• PHRASING
TRUE OR FALSE? The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.
Name the longest bone in the body.
TRUE OR FALSE? The axial skeleton consists of the arms and legs.
Name ONE anatomical action the ankle joint can perform.
What does good posture mean?
List the FIVE main food groups a balanced diet contains. Explain how each food group will add to a healthy strong dance body and enhance a dancer's performance.
What may be the dangers for dancers if they do not drink sufficient water?
Dancing on an incorrect floor can cause injuries. Give FOUR examples of incorrect floors and the types of injuries they could cause.
List FOUR factors that can contribute to poor dance technique. Explain how each factor can lead to an injury.
What would the immediate treatment be if a dancer pulled a muscle during a dance class? Explain in detail.
What are the general complications that may occur following an injury? Explain in detail how this affects a dancer's training. Give FOUR examples.
Give a brief definition of endurance.
Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance involves.
Explain what muscular endurance involves.
Recommend what could be done to develop and improve both cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance. Give at least THREE examples.
Name the other FOUR components of fitness not listed above that dancers need to include in their training programme. Define each of the components.
Label the muscles marked A to F. Your answer should be in tabular format as follows:
What type of joint is the hip joint?
Name the TWO anatomical actions occurring in the left hip.
What type of joint is the knee joint?
Name the anatomical action occurring in the right knee.
Name the anatomical action occurring in the left knee.