Dance studies Paper 1 (English)

November 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dance studies

Past Paper 2011 Grade 12 English

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2.3an explanation of each. OR

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3.6Name the choreographer you hav e chosen from the list above. Where was the choreographer born? What was his/her early dance training and influences? choreographer.

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4.3Name the choreographer and the choreographer to create this work? Describe the costumes used and how

4.6instruments used) and how it contributed to this dance work. (6)6

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5.3h area/culture it Explain the purpose(s) of this danc e and its function in the community. Describe the dress/costumes that would be worn in this dance. (1)1

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5.4.2Describe the movements/relationships/formations of this dance. (2) (3)3

4.4Discuss how TWO of the following producti on elements were used to communicate the choreographer's idea(s\ Stage space Sets Props Lights Analyse the movement vocabulary, us e of dancers and symbolism in this

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5.5Explain the symbolism used in this dance. SECTION B: MUSIC THEORY

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8.1.5Is simple or compound time? African music? Name ONE electronic instrument.

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8.2Explain ways in which music influences your dancing.

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10.1.4physical activity. ... range of movements.

10.2.6... effortless movement.

10.1Complete the following sentences on the components of fit ness by filling in the missing word(s\s\ is the ability of the heart and lungs to work efficiently during is when a dancer is able to move their joints through a wide

10.2Complete the sentences on ski ll-related components of fitness (neuromuscular skills\ using the words belo w. Write only the word next to the power; balance; speed; agility; reaction time; fluidity

10.3Explain how to stretch safely in the dance class.

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12.3Discuss how the correct dance studio floor can prevent injuries. Discuss how the correct dance clothing c an prevent injuries in various dance forms. Name and explain THREE causes of poor dance technique.

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13.2performance? Explain in detail. of dehydration? (4)4

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14.2Name the muscle/muscle group labelled on the illustration below. moved for each of the muscles labelled

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Mark Allocation

Total60 marks

Sections10 + 9 + 16 + 20 + 15 + 3 + 4 + 9 + 4 + 16 + 8 + 12 + 6 + 18 = 150 marks

Per-question sum125 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance studies

Year2011

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages10

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago15y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2011

Days since exam5,468

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