Demonstrate understanding of a dance genre or style in context
In this standard, students show they understand a particular style or genre of dance — for example hip hop, ballet, Bollywood, or contemporary dance. They need to explain what makes that genre unique, where it came from, and why it looks and feels the way it does. This is a written exam worth 4 credits. Students answer three questions about their chosen genre, covering key movements, clothing, and the settings where the dance is performed. The key skill is not just describing what the dance looks like, but explaining the connection between the dance's features and its history, culture, or purpose.
You can clearly describe the key features of your genre (movements, clothing, settings) and show some understanding of its context or background. Your descriptions make sense and you include some evidence, even if the links between the features and the context are not always fully explained.
You go beyond describing — you explain the relationship between the genre's features and its context. For example, you don't just say what the costume looks like, you explain why it looks that way based on the genre's history or cultural background. Your answers are well-supported with specific evidence.
You give detailed, perceptive explanations of how and why the context — the history, culture, or purpose behind the genre — shaped the way it looks and moves. Your answers are original and insightful, not just a list of facts. You avoid repeating the same evidence across questions and each answer is focused and relevant.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.