Dance Performance

Choreograph and perform for assessment

Choreograph and Perform for Assessment

Creating and performing a dance piece for assessment requires planning, practice and professionalism. Your piece should demonstrate technical skill, creativity, musicality and performance quality. You are assessed on both the choreography (composition) and the execution (performance).

Example

Assessment Criteria

Choreography mark: originality, use of space/time/energy, structure, musicality Performance mark: technique, expression, confidence, focus, projection Tips: • Choose music that inspires you • Vary levels (floor, standing, elevated), speeds and dynamics • Have a clear beginning and ending • Rehearse until movements are second nature • Perform with full commitment and expression

Note

Remember

Practice ≠ performing. When you perform, add energy, expression and commitment that goes beyond just doing the steps correctly. Connect with your audience. Tell a story with your body. Record yourself to review and improve. Perform as if every moment matters — because it does.

Key Vocabulary

MusicalityMoving in a way that connects to and interprets the music

ProjectionMaking movement big enough for an audience to see clearly

FocusWhere the dancer directs their eyes and attention

Technical skillThe ability to execute movements with precision and control

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