# Dance Studies Grade 11 Eastern Cape November 2015 QP (Eng) > Grade 11 Dance Studies question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2015 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-qp-gr11-nov-2015-eng/fcdc238a-5977-417c-9da7-d25e31c29fe1 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Dance Studies - Grade: Grade 11 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2015 - Exam period: Eastern Cape November - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 11](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11) › [Dance Studies](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-11/dance-studies) › [Dance Studies Grade 11 Eastern Cape November 2015 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-qp-gr11-nov-2015-eng/fcdc238a-5977-417c-9da7-d25e31c29fe1) ## About this document Dance Studies · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2015. Question paper, 9 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 NOVEMBER 2015 DANCE STUDIES MARKS: 100 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 8 pages. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2 DANCE STUDIES (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer ONLY NINE questions. 2. This question paper consists of TWO sections: SECTION A: Consists of FIVE questions. Note that you have a choice between QUESTION 2 and QUESTION 3 in this section. If you answer both questions, only the first question answered will be marked. SECTION B: Consists of FIVE questions. Answer all the questions in this section. 3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 4. Read each question carefully and take note of what is required. 5. You may do rough planning in the ANSWER BOOK. Draw a line through any work that should NOT be marked. 6. You will be assessed on your ability to:  Use good English (Write only in one language.)  Organise and communicate information clearly  Use the specific format asked for in certain questions  Use specialist dance terminology where appropriate 7. Write neatly and legibly. 8. Use the table below as a guide for mark and time allocation when answering each question. SECTION QUESTION MARKS TIME (minutes) A: Safe Dance Practice 1 10 Health Care 2 10 (Choice between 3 10 60 QUESTION 2 and 3) 4 10 5 10 B: Dance History and 6 10 Literacy 7 15 8 15 120 9 8 10 12 TOTAL 100 180 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) DANCE STUDIES 3 SECTION A: SAFE DANCE PRACTICE AND HEALTHCARE QUESTION 1: POSTURE/WARM UP AND COOL DOWN 1.1 Describe how you should hold your posture in dance. (3) 1.2 How would you improve and maintain good posture? (2) 1.3 Why is it important to warm up the body before a dance class? (3) 1.4 Cooling down at the end of a class is important. Discuss what should be done during the cool down. (2) [10] YOU MAY CHOOSE BETWEEN QUESTION 2 AND QUESTION 3. QUESTION 2 (CHOICE QUESTION): ANATOMICAL ACTIONS/MUSCLES 2.1 Give the anatomical term for the following: 2.1.1 To close a joint or decrease the angle between two bones (1) 2.1.2 To open a joint or increase the angle between two bones (1) 2.1.3 Movement laterally away from the midline (1) 2.1.4 Circular movement in the long axis of the body (1) 2.1.5 Pointing the toes (1) 2.2 2.2.1 Name the main muscle that help move the head. (1) 2.2.2 Name the large muscle whose attachments originate from the base of the skull, neck and thoracic vertebrae and insert into the clavicle. (1) 2.2.3 Name the large muscle of the chest which adducts and medially rotates the humerus. (1) 2.2.4 Name the muscles that give the calf its round appearance. (1) 2.2.5 Name the muscles responsible for trunk flexion, lateral flexion and rotation. These muscles help to keep the posture. (1) [10] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 DANCE STUDIES (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) QUESTION 3 (CHOICE QUESTION): SPINE/ANATOMICAL ACTIONS 3.1 Name the FOUR regions of the spine indicated in the diagram below. Write only the answer next to A, B, C and D in your ANSWER BOOK. (4) 3.2 Give TWO functions of the spine. (2) 3.3 Give THREE anatomical actions of the spine. (3) 3.4 How many vertebrae does the spine have? (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) DANCE STUDIES 5 QUESTION 4: FLOOR/KNEE ALIGNMENT/PULLED MUSCLE 4.1 Explain how the correct dance floor will ensure the safety of dancers. (3) 4.2 What is alignment and why is the correct alignment of the knees important to a dancer? (3) 4.3 Discuss the immediate treatment if somebody has pulled a muscle during a dance class. (4) [10] QUESTION 5: COMPONENTS OF FITNESS/STRENGTH 5.1 Are the statements below TRUE or FALSE? Write the correct answer next to the appropriate number on your ANSWER BOOK. 5.1.1 Strength is the body’s ability to perform over long periods of time. (1) 5.1.2 Core stability is the capacity to exert a muscle contraction or force against resistance. (1) 5.1.3 Endurance is the freedom of movement and the absence of restriction in the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. (1) 5.1.4 Flexibility is to maintain balance while moving through space. (1) 5.2 What are the benefits of muscle strength to a dancer? (4) 5.3 Name ONE exercise that will strengthen the muscles and name the part of the body that is being strengthened. (2) [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 DANCE STUDIES (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) SECTION B: DANCE HISTORY AND LITERACY QUESTION 6: DANCE FORMS/CULTURAL DANCE 6.1 Name the TWO dance forms that you do in Dance Studies. (2) 6.2 Compare and discuss how you would recognise each one of the TWO dance forms given in QUESTION 6.1. (6) 6.3 Explain what kind of musical accompaniment is used in cultural dances. (2) [10] QUESTION 7: INTERNATIONAL DANCE WORKS You have studied prescribed international choreographers and their dance works in Grade 10 and 11. Answer the following questions on ONE international dance work from the prescribed list below. 7.1 Give the name of the choreographer and the dance work you are writing about. 7.2 Describe the synopsis/theme of the dance work. (4) 7.3 Explain the following production elements used in the dance work: 7.3.1 Costume (2) 7.3.2 Music (2) 7.3.3 Sets and props (2) 7.3.4 Lighting (2) 7.4 Discuss the choreographer’s dance style used in this dance work. (3) [15] BELOW IS THE PRESCRIBED LIST OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS AND THEIR DANCE WORKS INTERNATIONAL DANCE WORKS CHOREOGRAPHERS George Balanchine Apollo/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 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) DANCE STUDIES 7 QUESTION 8: SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHER Choose ONE SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHER and dance work from the prescribed list below and answer the following questions. 8.1 Give the name of the choreographer and dance work. 8.2 Where was the choreographer born? (1) 8.3 How did he/she become a dancer? (3) 8.4 Explain his/her career as a choreographer. (4) 8.5 Describe briefly the story/theme of the dance work. (3) 8.6 Explain what the choreographer used as inspiration for his/her work. (2) 8.7 What is the choreographer’s contribution to dance? (2) [15] BELOW IS A PRESCRIBED LIST OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHERS AND THEIR DANCE WORKS SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHERS DANCE WORKS 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 QUESTION 9: MUSIC ELEMENTS/CATEGORIES 9.1 What do you call the speed at which music is played? (1) 9.2 Name any TWO music genres and give ONE example or a composer for each of the genres. (4) 9.3 In which music category does the violin/cello/guitar fall? (1) 9.4 In which music category does the trumpet/trombone/tuba fall? (1) 9.5 Name ONE percussion instrument. (1) [8] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 DANCE STUDIES (EC/NOVEMBER 2015) QUESTION 10: IMPROVISATION/CAREERS/CHOREOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS 10.1 During your improvisation lessons you did “trust movements”. Discuss reasons why trust between dancers is important. (3) 10.2 Name a career in dance and give some of the skills needed to do this career successfully. (3) 10.3 Name any THREE design elements that should be included in your poster to advertise your production/show. (3) 10.4 Explain the following choreographic elements: 10.4.1 Locomotor movements (1) 10.4.2 Symmetry (1) 10.4.3 Time (1) [12] TOTAL SECTION B: 60 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com ## Related documents - [DANCE STUDIES QP GR11 NOV 2015 AFR](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-qp-gr11-nov-2015-afr/fb4bb08d-9e08-4830-a135-f023bf152fe8) — Dance Studies · QP · 2015 · Afr - [DANCE STD MEMO AFR GR11 NOV 2015](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-std-memo-afr-gr11-nov-2015/7e58bb21-7009-4ab6-84b8-308963c23805) — Dance Studies · Memo · 2015 · Afr - [DANCE STD MEMO ENG GR11 NOV 2015](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-std-memo-eng-gr11-nov-2015/43967878-32f9-44e7-a93b-1310a9e2823c) — Dance Studies · Memo · 2015 · Eng - [Dance Studies QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-qp/10c92737-88ef-4d1c-9333-ec32a85b8f59) — Dance Studies · QP · 2014 - [DANCE STUDIES GR11 NOV2013 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-gr11-nov2013-qp-eng/1df684bf-cf23-4ae8-8676-1a802e77e828) — Dance Studies · QP · 2013 · Eng - [DANCE ST GR11 NOV2013 QP (Afr)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-st-gr11-nov2013-qp-afr/def2cad3-6a7f-4142-93fd-3d549c6ae048) — Dance Studies · QP · 2013 · Afr ## More from Grade 11 Dance Studies - [Gr 11 Dan Stu ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-11-dan-stu-atp-2023-24/d7cf0d0b-5284-4b58-bc3c-3be7d351d71d) — ATP - [DANCE STUDIES GR11 MEMO ENG NOV2018](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-gr11-memo-eng-nov2018/1d5a74cb-e873-416b-9272-3f4c1092e79b) — Memo · 2018 · Eng - [DANCE STUDIES GR11 MEMO AFR NOV2018 D](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-gr11-memo-afr-nov2018-d/2ac56bdb-ee2f-4f38-9c31-a55b7ff56c88) — Memo · 2018 · Afr - [DANCE STUDIES MEMO GR11 NOV2017 Afrikaans](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-memo-gr11-nov2017-afrikaans/08f5e6d5-ac14-4f44-950c-298b54b79ea2) — Memo · 2017 · Afr - [DANCE STUDIES GR11 MEMO NOV2017 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/dance-studies-gr11-memo-nov2017-english/23cb9d91-c2d7-42fb-855f-df2e486d6f6c) — Memo · 2017 · Eng - [Gr11 DNCE N16 MEMO Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr11-dnce-n16-memo-eng/048d14ec-3b69-4833-930f-05decfb3f3ff) — Memo · 2016 · Eng ## Collection - [Grade 11 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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