2023
GRADE 9
CREATIVE ARTS: DANCE
DANCE LEARNER PORTFOLIO
Learner Name: ___________________________________ Class: __________
Teacher:
______________________
TERM 1: Dance Technique
Instructions:
Your dance teacher will teach you 2 dance exercises.
Exercise One:
This exercise will consist of movement that will mobilise the spine and develop core stability
Exercise Two:
This exercise will consist of developing strength in the feet and small jumps
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Criteria
1
2
3
4
5
Demonstrates awareness of correct posture and
alignment
Demonstrates strong core strength
Demonstrates awareness of use of feet and safe
landings in jumps
Recall
Is able to perform the exercises with clarity and ease of
movement
TOTAL
/25
MARKING RUBRIC FOR TECHNICAL EXERCISES AND CLASS PARTICIPATION: 25 MARKS
HIGH (4-5) (19-25)
MEDIUM (2-3) (8-18)
LOW (0-1) (0-7)
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Demonstrates
excellent awareness of
the correct posture
and alignment during
the exercise
Shows in-depth
understanding of the
use of core strength
Applies excellent
techniques to safe
landings
In-depth recall of
dance exercise
Excellently performs
the exercise with
clarity and ease of
movement
•
•
•
•
•
Demonstrates
adequate awareness
of the correct posture
and alignment during
the exercise
Shows understanding
of the use of core
strength
Applies some
techniques to safe
landings
Adequate recall of
dance exercise
Performs the exercise
with clarity and ease
of movement
•
•
•
•
•
Demonstrates
minimal/no awareness
of the correct posture
and alignment during
the exercise
Shows minimal/no
understanding of the
use of core strength
Minimal/no
techniques of safe
landings shown
Minimal/no recall of
dance exercise
Minimal to no
performance shown
Educator: ______________________________________ Date: ________________