# Dance Studies Grade 11 Eastern Cape November 2013 QP (Eng)

> Grade 11 Dance Studies question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2013 (English), 8 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Dance Studies
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2013
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 8

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                         NATIONAL
                    SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                            GRADE 11

                      NOVEMBER 2013

                      DANCE STUDIES

MARKS:   100

TIME:    3 hours

                    This question paper consists of 8 pages.

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2                                   DANCE STUDIES                             (NOVEMBER 2013)

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.    This paper consists of TWO sections.
          SECTION A – Safe Dance Practice and Healthcare
          SECTION B – Dance History and Literacy

2.    Read through the whole paper carefully before answering it.

3.    There is a choice between QUESTION 2 and QUESTION 3.

4.    There are ELEVEN questions in this question paper.

5.    Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
      question paper.

6.    Leave THREE lines after each QUESTION.

7.    Start EACH SECTION on a NEW page.

8.    Draw a line through any questions that you do not want marked.

9.    Marks are NOT allocated according to the principle of ‘one mark per one fact’,
      but according to the quality of the answer.

10.   Write neatly and legibly.

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(NOVEMBER 2013)                        DANCE STUDIES                                          3

SECTION A: SAFE DANCE PRACTICE AND HEALTHCARE

QUESTION 1

1.1     Explain in detail what “a balanced diet” is.                                           (2)

1.2     What should a dancer’s diet consist of during training and rehearsals?                 (3)

1.3     Give the definition of the eating disorder “Anorexia Nervosa”.                         (2)

1.4     Besides extreme weight loss, what are some of the effects of Anorexia on the
        body?                                                                                  (3)
                                                                                              [10]

YOU HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION 2 AND QUESTION 3.

QUESTION 2

                            A                                            B
2.1     Give the name of each type of joint in the sketches above named A and B.               (2)

2.2     Give ONE anatomical action for A.                                                      (1)

2.3     Give ONE anatomical action for B.                                                      (1)

2.4     Refer to the sketch of the joint A and name a part of the body where this joint can
        be found.                                                                              (1)

2.5     Refer to the sketch of the joint B and name a part of the body where this joint can
        be found.                                                                              (1)

2.6     Name and explain FOUR functions of the skeleton.                                       (4)
                                                                                              [10]
                                                 OR

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4                                    DANCE STUDIES                              (NOVEMBER 2013)

QUESTION 3

3.1   Study the picture below and identify the following anatomical actions occurring in
      this dancer’s various joints. Name ONE ANATOMICAL action for each
      movement.

      3.1.1    The head                                                                       (1)

      3.1.2    The hip – front right leg                                                      (1)

      3.1.3    The hip – back left leg                                                        (1)

      3.1.4    The ankles – both legs                                                         (1)

3.2   3.2.1    Name the biggest muscle in the body.                                           (1)

      3.2.2    Name the longest muscle in the body.                                           (1)

      3.2.3    Name TWO muscles that are used for core stability.                             (2)

      3.2.4    Name TWO muscles that are used for muscle strength to sustain
               movement as well as transferring weight such as in jumps, travelling,
               balances and turns.                                                           (2)
                                                                                            [10]

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(NOVEMBER 2013)                          DANCE STUDIES                                        5

QUESTION 4

4.1     Name the component of fitness that would improve a dancer’s posture.                   (1)

4.2     How would this component of fitness be achieved?                                       (2)

4.3     What are the benefits of muscle strength to a dancer?                                  (3)

4.4     Design a poster for your classroom that highlights at least FOUR tips for
        stretching safely.                                                                     (4)
                                                                                              [10]

QUESTION 5

5.1     Match the correct foot problem in COLUMN B to the treatment in COLUMN A.
        Write only the question number (5.1.1–5.1.5) in COLUMN A and the matching
        letter (A–E) of the answer from COLUMN B on your answer sheet, for example
        5.1.6 F.

                          COLUMN A                                COLUMN B
        5.1.1     Soak feet in warm water with           A   Cracked heels
                  bicarbonate of soda

        5.1.2     Apply anti-fungal lotion or foot       B   Skin splits
                  powder

        5.1.3     Use powder on your feet to reduce      C   Tired feet
                  the amount of moisture

        5.1.4     Rub cream into your feet to prevent    D   Sweaty feet
                  dry skin

        5.1.5     Tape the balls of your feet when       E   Athletes’ feet
                  dancing
                                                                                    (5 x 1)    (5)

5.2     What are the causes of cramps during dance classes?                                    (2)

5.3     How can an injury like shin splints be prevented?                                      (3)
                                                                                              [10]

                                                                      TOTAL SECTION A:         40

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6                                    DANCE STUDIES                               (NOVEMBER 2013)

SECTION B: DANCE HISTORY AND LITERACY

QUESTION 6

You have studied an indigenous/cross cultural dance this year. Give the following
information.

6.1    Give the name of the dance and where it comes from                                      (1)

6.2    Who would perform the dance?                                                            (1)

6.3    What is the purpose of this dance?                                                      (1)

6.4    Describe what the participants would wear.                                              (2)

6.5    Discuss the musical accompaniment used for this dance.                                  (2)

6.6    Where would this dance take place, and what type of movements would be used
       in the dance?                                                                           (3)

6.7    Discuss some of the symbolism in African dance.                                        (2)
                                                                                             [12]
QUESTION 7
This year you have studied a prescribed international dance work and international
choreographer. Answer the following questions.
INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS                 DANCE WORKS
George Balanchine                            Appollo/Jewels
Alvin Ailey                                  Revelations
Martha Graham                                Lamentation/Errand into the Maze
Christopher Bruce                            Ghost Dancers
Mathew Bourne                                Swan Lake/Cinderella
Pina Bausch                                  Rites of spring
William Forsythe                             In the middle, somewhat elevated
Mats Ek                                      Giselle/Swan Lake/Carmen
Rudi van Dantzig                             Four Last Songs
Jiri Killian                                 Wings of wax

7.1    Give the name of the dance work and the choreographer.

7.2    Provide the story/synopsis of the dance work.                                          (4)

7.3    Describe the costumes worn by the dancers.                                             (3)

7.4    Describe the dance style of the dance work.                                            (3)

7.5    As a South African dance student, why do you think it is important to learn about
       international dance history?                                                           (2)
                                                                                             [12]

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(NOVEMBER 2013)                      DANCE STUDIES                                    7

QUESTION 8

Choose ONE SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHER AND DANCE WORK from the
prescribed list below and answer the following questions.

  SOUTH AFRICAN
                                                DANCE WORKS
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Veronica Paeper          Orpheus in the Underworld/Carmen
Vincent Mantsoe          Gula Matari
Alfred Hinkel            Last Dance (Bolero)/Rain in a dead man’s footprints/Cargo
Sylvia Glasser           Tranceformations
Gary Gordon              Bessie’s Head
Mavis Becker             Flamenco de Africa
Hazel Acosta             Blood Wedding
Caroline Holden          Imagenes
Gregory Maqoma           Beauty Trilogy/Skeleton Dry

8.1     Give the name of the choreographer and the dance work.

8.2     Supply information on what influenced and inspired this choreographer.         (3)

8.3     Describe his/her dance training/choreographic career.                          (3)

8.4      Describe the music accompaniment used in this dance work. Include
        composer/artists/genre/instrumentation, etc.                                   (2)

8.5     How did the music enhance the dance work?                                      (2)
                                                                                      [10]

QUESTION 9

Match COLUMN A with COLUMN B. Write only the letter (A–D) of the instrument next to
the appropriate number (9.1–9.4) on your answer sheet, for example 9.5 E.

                COLUMN A                                       COLUMN B
9.1     Chordophone                              A     African drum

9.2     Membranophone                            B     Trumpet

9.3     Idiophone                                C     Violin

9.4     Aerophone                                D     Mbira                           [4]

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8                                    DANCE STUDIES                               (NOVEMBER 2013)

QUESTION 10

There are many different dance majors. Answer the following questions on your dance
major.
                                                                                               (1)
10.1   Give the name of your dance major.

10.2   Give a brief explanation of the origin and history of your dance major.                 (3)

10.3   How would you recognise your dance major?                                               (3)

10.4   Name some of the principles of your dance major.                                       (3)
                                                                                             [10]

QUESTION 11

11.1   What is the aim of improvisation?                                                       (2)

11.2   During your improvisation lessons you did ‘trust movements”. Give reasons why
       trust between dancers are important.                                                    (2)

11.3   Explain ONE of the trust movements that you did in class and how it made you
       feel.                                                                                   (3)

11.4   What is a prop? Give ONE example of how it could be used.                               (2)

11.5   Name the things you should consider when designing a flyer or a poster to
       advertise your dance production.                                                       (3)
                                                                                             [12]

                                                                     TOTAL SECTION B:         60
                                                                        GRAND TOTAL:         100

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