# Dance Studies Grade 11 Eastern Cape November 2016 QP (Eng)

> Grade 11 Dance Studies question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2016 (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: 2016
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Curriculum: CAPS
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                          NATIONAL
                     SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                            GRADE 11

                       NOVEMBER 2016

                       DANCE STUDIES

MARKS:   100

TIME:    3 hours

                                 *IDNCE*

                   This question paper consists of 8 pages.

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2                                    DANCE STUDIES                       (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

 1.    This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer only NINE questions.

 2.    This question paper consists of TWO sections:

 3.    SECTION A: SAFE DANCE PRACTICE AND HEALTHCARE – 40 MARKS
       SECTION B: DANCE HISTORY AND LITERACY – 60 MARKS

 4.    SECTION A: Consists of FIVE questions. Answer only FOUR questions in
                  this section. 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.

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

 6.    Read each question carefully and take note of what is required.

 7.    You may do rough planning in the ANSWER BOOK. Draw a line through any
       work that should NOT be marked.

 8.    You will be assessed on your ability to:
            Use only one language when answering
            Organise and communicate information clearly
            Use the specific format asked for in certain questions
            Use correct dance terminology where appropriate

 9.    Write neatly and legibly.

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                       DANCE STUDIES                                             3

 SECTION A             SAFE DANCE PRACTICE AND HEALTHCARE

 QUESTION 1            ALIGNMENT/CORE STABILITY

 1.1 Describe the alignment of a dancer’s body.                                                    (2)

 1.2 Explain why core stability is important to a dancer.                                          (3)

 1.3 How can core stability be developed by a dancer?                                              (3)

 1.4 Explain ONE exercise that will help to develop core stability.                                 (2)
                                                                                                   [10]

            YOU HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION 2 AND QUESTION 3.
                         ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION.

 QUESTION 2            (CHOICE QUESTION) – JOINTS/ANATOMICAL ACTIONS

 2.1 Draw the following table in your answer book and fill in the following:

                Type of joint              Body part where it is       ONE anatomical
                                           found                       movement
       2.1.1    Ball-and-socket joint                                                              (2)
       2.1.2    Hinge joint                                                                        (2)

 2.2 Explain FOUR functions of the skeleton.                                                       (4)

 2.3 What kind of movement can be seen in the following:

       2.3.1

                                        http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pages/biomechanics.htm
                                                                                                   (1)

       2.3.2

                                        http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pages/biomechanics.htm    (1)
                                                                                                   [10]
                                              OR

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4                                      DANCE STUDIES                         (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 QUESTION 3            (CHOICE QUESTION) – MUSCLES/ANATOMICAL ACTIONS

 3.1 Name the muscles indicated in the diagram below. Write only the answer next
     to A, B, C and D in your answer book.

                POSTERIOR

                                                                                   A

                                                                                    B

                                                                                    C

                                                                                    D

                                                http//wicoseco36.soup.io487179309/upper-boc     (4)

 3.2 Complete the following sentences on anatomical actions by filling in the
     missing words.

       3.2.1    … is movement laterally away from the mid-line of the body.                     (1)

       3.2.2    … is the circular movement turning around an axis.                              (1)

       3.2.3    … is to point the toes/foot.                                                    (1)

       3.2.4    … is to open a joint or increase the angle between two joints.                  (1)

 3.3 Name any TWO muscles used for core stability.                                              (2)
                                                                                               [10]

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                   DANCE STUDIES                                           5

 QUESTION 4            FEET/SHIN SPLINTS

 4.1 Describe the demands that are placed on a dancer’s feet during dance classes.            (2)

 4.2 How would you develop strength and flexibility in a dancer’s feet?                       (2)

 4.3 What can you do to prevent athlete’s feet?                                               (2)

 4.4 Discuss the treatment for shin splints.                                                  (4)
                                                                                             [10]

 QUESTION 5            STEREOTYPING/POSITIVE BODY IMAGE/NUTRITION

 5.1 Describe TWO ways to prevent stereotyping in dance.                                      (2)

 5.2 Explain advantages of a positive body image.                                             (3)

 5.3 Explain the different types of foods that should be included in a dancer’s diet to
     stay healthy.                                                                            (2)

 5.4 Discuss the positive effects that good nutrition will have on the body.                  (3)
                                                                                             [10]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION A:             40

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6                                   DANCE STUDIES                        (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 SECTION B             DANCE HISTORY AND LITERACY

 QUESTION 6            DANCE FORMS/PRINCIPLES

 6.1 Describe THREE dance movements used in African dance. Principles may be
     included.                                                                            (3)

 6.2 Give the name of your dance major and explain FOUR of its principles.                (4)

 6.3 Why is it important to study dances from other cultures?                             (3)
                                                                                         [10]
 QUESTION 7            INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER

 Choose a prescribed International Choreographer from the list below and answer the
 following questions:

 BELOW IS A PRESCRIBED LIST OF THE INTERNATIONAL
 CHOREOGRAPHERS AND THEIR DANCE WORKS

 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 choreographer.

 7.2 Describe the choreographer’s background and training as a dancer.                    (4)

 7.3 Explain how the choreographer’s choreographic career developed.                      (4)

 7.4 Explain the characteristics of the dance style used by this choreographer in
     his/her dance works.                                                                 (4)

 7.5 As a South African dance student, why do you think it is important to learn
     about international dance history?                                                   (3)
                                                                                         [15]

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(EC/NOVEMBER 2016)                   DANCE STUDIES                                       7

 QUESTION 8            SOUTH AFRICAN DANCE WORK

 Choose one SOUTH AFRICAN CHOREOGRAPHER and a DANCE WORK from the
 prescribed list below and answer the following questions:

 BELOW IS A PRESCRIBED LIST OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN
 CHOREOGRAPHERS AND THEIR DANCE WORKS.

   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 Describe the story/synopsis of the dance work.                                       (5)

 8.3 Give an explanation of the production elements like costume, set design and
     music.                                                                               (4)

 8.4 Explain the characteristics of the dance style used by this choreographer.           (3)

 8.5 Discuss the choreographer’s contribution to dance.                                   (3)
                                                                                         [15]

 QUESTION 9            MUSICALITY/INSTRUMENTS/CATEGORIES

 9.1 Explain why musicality is important in dance.                                        (2)

 9.2 List TWO other ways besides music that dancers/choreographers can use as
     accompaniment while dancing.                                                         (2)

 9.3 Explain how the following music categories produce sound and name ONE
     instrument for each of the categories.

       9.3.1    Aerophone                                                                 (2)

       9.3.2    Chordophone                                                               (2)

       9.3.3    Electrophone                                                              (2)
                                                                                         [10]

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8                                     DANCE STUDIES                    (EC/NOVEMBER 2016)

 QUESTION 10             PRODUCTION ROLES/CHOREOGRAPHIC ELEMENTS/
                         PERFORMANCE SPACES

10.1 Choose any THREE of the production careers below and explain what each
     career involves.                                                                   (3)

       Stage manager           Marketing manager               Dance manager
             Front of house manager            Technical manager

10.2 Explain the following choreographic elements:

      10.2.1    Transitions                                                             (1)

      10.2.2    Climax                                                                  (1)

      10.2.3    Sequencing                                                              (1)

10.3 Discuss the features of the following performance spaces:

      10.3.1    Procenium arch                                                          (2)

      10.3.2    Tribal/Indigenous setting                                               (2)
                                                                                       [10]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION B:       60
                                                                    GRAND TOTAL:       100

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