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90005
Level 1 Dance, 2007
90005 Demonstrate knowledge
dance genre or style
Credits: Four
You should answer ALL the questions in this booklet, using ONE dance genre or style that you have
studied in class. All answers must be about the same genre or style.
Answers may be in bullet-point, paragraph or essay form, with details and specific examples to
support them.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement
Identify and describe the background
and features of a selected dance genre
or style.
Achievement with Merit
Identify and describe in detail the
background and features of a selected
dance genre or style.
Achievement with Excellence
Identify and describe comprehensively
the background and features of a
selected dance genre or style.
Overall Level of Performance
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the prior permission of the
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You are advised to spend 75 minutes answering the questions in this booklet.
Use ONE dance genre or style that you have studied to answer the questions in this booklet. All
answers must be about the same genre or style.
INSTRUCTIONS
Complete the box below.
Answer ALL the questions in this booklet.
Write your answers in either note form (eg bullet points) or paragraph form.
Support your answers by giving details and specific examples from, and terms typical of, your
chosen genre or style.
Do not repeat information in your answers to different questions.
Space is provided for diagrams and sketches to be included, if appropriate, in your answers to each
question.
Details of the dance genre or style
Dance genre or style:
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PART A: BACKGROUND
QUESTION ONE
Do not repeat information from answers to other questions in your answer to Question One.
(a)
Identify when and where your chosen dance genre or style first began, and fully describe the
performers who were participating in the dance genre or style at this time.
(i)
When and where the genre or style began:
(ii)
Performers who were participating in the genre or style at this time:
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(b)
Describe how your chosen dance genre or style first began. Give as much detail as possible.
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Sketch in the boxes below if you want to illustrate your answers to Questions One and Two.
Label the sketch(es) to explain the point(s) you are making.
Your final answers must be in ink. Answers in pencil or erasable ink will not be eligible for
reconsideration.
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QUESTION TWO
Do not repeat information from answers to other questions in your answer to Question Two.
In the box below, name ONE well-known dancer
OR choreographer
OR group
OR person
who has influenced your chosen dance genre or style internationally OR throughout New Zealand.
(a)
Describe the work or achievements for which this group or individual is well known in your
chosen dance genre or style. Give as much detail as possible.
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(b)
Identify and describe how the influence of this group or individual is seen today in your chosen
dance genre or style.
Give as much detail as possible. You may support your answer with examples from named
dances or events.
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PART B: FEATURES
QUESTION THREE
Do not repeat information from answers to other questions in your answer to Question Three.
Certain movement features may be typical of your chosen dance genre or style:

body parts or skills (eg footwork)

timing (eg rhythm)

group formations (eg circles)

contact with other dancers (eg lifting)

energy (eg movement quality).
Select TWO movement features from this list and describe how EACH is used in the dance genre or
style.
Give as much detail as possible. You may support your answers with examples from a specific dance
or dances.
Selected movement feature (1):
How this movement feature is used in your chosen dance genre or style:
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Selected movement feature (2):
How this movement feature is used in your chosen dance genre or style:
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Sketch in the box below if you want to illustrate your answer to Question Three.
Label the sketch(es) to explain the point(s) you are making.
Your final answers must be in ink. Answers in pencil or erasable ink will not be eligible for
reconsideration.
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QUESTION FOUR
Do not repeat information from answers to other questions in your answer to Question Four.
Certain design elements may be important in your chosen dance genre or style:

costume or clothing

music or accompaniment

performance lighting

props or objects.
Select TWO design elements from this list and describe how EACH is used in the dance genre or
style.
Give as much detail as possible. You may support your answers with examples from a specific dance
or dances.
Selected design element (1):
How this design element is used in your chosen dance genre or style:
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Selected design element (2):
How this design element is used in your chosen dance genre or style:
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Sketch in the box below if you want to illustrate your answer to Question Four.
Label the sketch(es) to explain the point(s) you are making.
Your final answers must be in ink. Answers in pencil or erasable ink will not be eligible for
reconsideration.
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