Analyse a dance performance
This standard asks you to write a detailed analysis of a dance performance you've studied, focusing on one specific aspect: either how space is used, how sound/music shapes the performance, or how a single motif (movement idea) develops throughout the piece and supports what the choreographer is trying to communicate. You need to pick specific moments from the dance, explain what's happening, and show you understand how the choreographer's choices create meaning and effect.
You describe key moments from the dance with some examples, show basic knowledge of how space/sound/motif work, and give limited supporting evidence, but lack depth and detail in your explanations.
You know the dance well, describe significant aspects in detail, explain how the elements contribute to the dance's effect, use specific examples with supporting evidence, and structure your answer clearly with introduction, body, and conclusion.
You use multiple precise examples to back up insightful points, address the question with sophisticated understanding, critically evaluate how the chosen aspect contributes to the overall effectiveness, show breadth and depth of knowledge, and may include clearly labelled diagrams.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.