NCEA Level 1 Dance (90005) 2009 — page 1 of 4
Assessment Schedule – 2009
Dance: Demonstrate knowledge of a dance genre or style (90005)
Evidence Statement
Q
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
One
eg Capoeira
(a) (i)
bD
Identifies and describes ONE
background aspect of the dance
genre or style.
bDd
Identifies and describes in
detail ONE background aspect
of the dance genre or style.
bDc
Identifies and describes in
comprehensive detail ONE
background aspect of the dance
genre or style.
Capoeria can be performed
anywhere as long as there is
enough space to form a circle.
Capoeria can be performed
anywhere as long as there is
enough space to form a circle.
Often performed in the streets.
Capoeria can be performed
anywhere as long as there is
enough space to form a circle.
Often performed in the streets, or
in more contemporary versions
on stage.
fD
Identifies and describes ONE
feature of the dance genre or
style.
fDd
Identifies and describes in
detail ONE feature of the dance
genre or style.
fDc
Identifies and describes in
comprehensive detail ONE
feature of the dance genre or
style.
In Capoeria both males and
females wear baggy pants and a
tighter t-shirt-like top.
In Capoeria both males and
females wear white baggy pants
and a tighter t-shirt-like top that
often has the name of their
trainer or mentor on the back.
In Capoeria both males and
females wear baggy pants and a
tighter t-shirt-like top that often
has the name of their trainer or
mentor on the back.
The uniform is the colour white,
as it is believed that the cleaner
you are, the better you must be
as you haven’t ended up on the
ground as much.
bD or fD
Identifies and describes the
changes to EITHER the
background aspect OR the
feature described in (a).
bDd or fDd
Identifies and describes in
detail the changes to EITHER
the background aspect OR the
feature described in (a).
bDc or fDc
Identifies and describes in
comprehensive detail the
changes to EITHER the
background aspect OR the
feature described in (a).
Capoeira was originally
performed by slaves, outside in
an open space, to pass the time
and socialise when they were not
working. As time progressed, the
dance was banned and moved
indoors.
After the dance was recognised
by the Brazilian government as a
national dance, it again moved
outdoors into the parks and
streets.
Capoeira was originally
performed by slaves, outside in
an open space, to pass the time
and socialise when they were not
working. As time progressed, the
dance was banned and moved
indoors.
After the dance was recognised
by the Brazilian government as a
national dance, it again moved
outdoors into the parks and
streets, with schools opening to
teach the dance or game.
Capoeira was originally
performed by slaves, outside in
an open space, to pass the time
and socialise when they were not
working. As time progressed, the
dance was banned and moved
indoors.
After the dance was recognised
by the Brazilian government as a
national dance, it again moved
outdoors into the parks and
streets, with schools opening to
teach the dance or game.
Over the years schools have
opened around the world that
often put on displays or classes
in local squares or parks (eg
Aotea Square on a Sunday
afternoon).
(a) (ii)
(b)
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Q
Two
(a)
(b)
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
eg Kapa haka
fD
Identifies and describes the
use of ONE body part in the
dance genre or style.
fDd
Identifies and describes in
detail the use of ONE body part
in the dance genre or style.
fDc
Identifies and describes in
comprehensive detail the use
of ONE body part in the dance
genre or style.
In kapa haka the hands “wiri” or
shake continuously.
In kapa haka the hands “wiri” or
shake continuously to reflect life
(continual blood-flow) and nature
(leaves, wind, water, fire).
In kapa haka the hands “wiri” or
shake continuously to reflect life
(continual blood-flow) and nature
(leaves, wind, water, fire).
Hands also gesture to eyes and
ears to symbolise titiro (“look”)
and whakarongo (“liste”n) while
doing the wiri.
fD
Identifies and describes ONE
similarity or difference between
male and female participation in
the dance genre or style.
fDd
Identifies and describes in
detail ONE similarity or
difference between male and
female participation in the dance
genre or style.
fDc
Identifies and describes in
comprehensive detail ONE
similarity or difference between
male and female participation in
the dance genre or style.
In kapa haka the women often
have a softer and more feminine
role, while the men act as the
protectors, often surrounding the
women within formations.
In kapa haka the women often
have a softer and more feminine
role, singing the waiata while the
men act as the protectors, often
surrounding the women within
formations to keep them safe –
as they are the creators of future
mokopuna (children).
Men’s movements include strong
deep knee-bends (pliés) and
closed fists, in contrast to the
women’s open-handed “wiri” and
swinging arms.
In kapa haka the women often
have a softer and more feminine
role, singing the waiata while the
men act as the protectors, often
surrounding the women within
formations to keep them safe –
as they are the creators of future
mokopuna (children).
Men’s movements include strong
deep knee-bends (pliés) and
closed fists, and often the use of
their hands to slap their chests or
hit the floor in a strong
percussive way, in contrast to the
women’s open-handed “wiri” and
swinging arms.
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Q
Achievement
Three
eg Bob Fosse – Musical Theatre
Identifies ONE individual or
group associated with the dance
genre or style
AND
bD
Describes ONE aspect of their
work or achievement.
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
Identifies ONE individual or
group associated with the dance
genre or style
AND EITHER
bDd
Describes in detail ONE aspect
OR
Identifies ONE individual or
group associated with the dance
genre or style
AND EITHER
bDc
Describes in comprehensive
detail ONE aspect
OR
2  bD
Describes TWO aspects of their
work or achievement.
2  bDd
Describes in detail TWO
aspects
OR
3  bD
Describes THREE aspects of
their work or achievement.
Fosse’s trademark choreographic
style included sexually
suggestive forward hip-thrusts;
the vaudeville humour of
hunched shoulders and turned-in
feet; and the amazing, mime-like
articulation of hands, first seen in
The Pyjama Game of 1954.
Fosse’s trademark choreographic
style included sexually
suggestive forward hip-thrusts;
the vaudeville humour of
hunched shoulders and turned-in
feet; and the amazing, mime-like
articulation of hands, first seen in
The Pyjama Game of 1954, his
first fully choreographed show.
Before Fosse, dance was always
filmed either in a front-facing or
overhead view. Fosse introduced
unique perspective shots and
jump cuts. These film and editing
techniques later became
standard practice for music video
directors.
Fosse’s trademark choreographic
style included sexually
suggestive forward hip-thrusts;
the vaudeville humour of
hunched shoulders and turned-in
feet; and the amazing, mime-like
articulation of hands, first seen in
The Pyjama Game of 1954, his
first fully choreographed show.
Before Fosse, dance was always
filmed either in a front-facing or
overhead view. Fosse introduced
unique perspective shots and
jump cuts. These film and editing
techniques later became
standard practice for music video
directors.
Fosse won a number of Tony
Awards, including Best
Choreography for The Pyjama
Game, and five Tony Awards for
Pippin. His musical film version
of Cabaret won eight Academy
Awards, and he was awarded an
Emmy for his concert “Liza with a
Z”.
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Judgement Statement
Achievement
Achievement with Merit
Achievement with Excellence
1 bD
1 fD
2 other D
1 bDd
1 fDd
1 other Dd
2 other D
1 bDc
1 fDc
1 other Ddc
AND
1 other Dd + 1 other D
OR
3 other D
Codes
D = Describes
Dd = Describes in detail
Dc = Describes in comprehensive detail
b
f
=
=
Background
Feature