N5 dance- Section 1 quiz

Use of turnout and parallel means using the correct foot positioning for each skill. An impact of this is...

• It shows the style of dance and the theme of the performance.

• It means you can prepare properly for turning movements such as an open turn.

• It means you don't forget steps so you don't make any mistakes and panic.

• It means movements will be soft and flowy throughout the whole performance.

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Answer: My use of strength allows me to get high into the air when performing a centre leap. For example, I push off the balls of my feet and use the strength in my calves which allows me to get high into the air. The impact of this is that I can stay in the air for the correct amount of time so I can achieve the correct position of the 180 degree splits position. It also means I can hold my body up due to having good core strength.

• Q) Identify a technical strength in your performance. (1 mark)

• Q) Describe your use of strength when performing a travelling step or centre work step (2 marks)

• Q) Explain your use of strength when performing a travelling step or centre work step of your choice (2 marks)

• Q) Evaluate your use of strength when performing a travelling step of your choice (2 marks)

Flexibility is an important technical skill in all dance styles. DESCRIBE this skill (2 marks)

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What performance skill am I describing?: "Using the beats and words in the music to enhance your performance"

• Timing

• Musicality

• Quality

• Dynamics

Identify all the PERFORMANCE skills below:

• Strength

• Musicality

• Timing

• Concentration and focus

• Spatial awareness

Mark this answer out of 4.

Q) Describe a self evaluation task you have completed (4 marks)

A) I completed a self evaluation task in dance class. I watched my jazz video and marked myself red, amber or green. Then I worked on my weaknesses to improve my performance.

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Question) Explain how you used musicality to enhance your overall performance in one dance style (2 marks)

Answer) Musicality enhanced my performance in my jazz routine when performing to confident. For example when performing the clicks and shoulder movement on the floor I use the sharp beats in the music to add sass to my routine. The impact of this is _______________

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Control is being able to engage the muscles in your limbs so you can control your movements. For example, when performing a stag handstand I control my core and my arms so I can hold myself up and get into the correct position. The impact of this is ______________.

• I hold the handstand for the correct amount of time so I remain in time with the music.

• It looks more aesthetically pleasing to the audience because I am able to hold the correct position without wobbling or falling our of the stag handstand position.

• It tells the story of the dance and the theme I am trying to communicate.

• I am more confident when performing the movement so I feel good throughout the rest of the dance.