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ASSESSMENT

Creativity assessment

The learner is able to: 1 2 3 4
improvise, discover and select separate and combined elements: speed, tension and continuity;
execute his/her movements within a specific space and to pay attention to size, planes, direction and shape;
use a series of different spatial relationships (e.g. in front of, behind, under, etc.) in simple group shapes; and
explore how simple contact work with other learners is used to express ideas.

Appreciation assessment

The learner is able to: 1 2 3 4
describe changes in quality of speed, tension and continuity, as well as rhythmic and spatial pattern formation in dances that they see;
interpret the qualitative, spatial and relationship qualities of a dance; and
Evaluate the qualitative, spatial and relationship qualities of their own and other learners’ dances.

Activity 3

To do a dance that is suitable for a specific space:

The chair dance

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This dance is to be done inside the classroom. Note the difference in space available to you in relation to the previous Sports Dance.

You have your desk, table or chair to work with.

Music can be used for this dance. Both R&B and Rock music work well with this dance. Choose a song with a definite beat.

Try different positions with your upper body while sitting at your desk (e.g. sitting up straight, bending forward, bending to the side).

Try different positions with your head and neck.

Explore different arm movements (e.g. arm direction, bent or straight arms).

Choose one body position, head position and arm position and combine them to form a sequence.

Try different leg positions while sitting down.

Explore the possibility of turning in your chair.

Try moving in and around your desk (standing on the chair, sitting on the desk, standing next to the chair).

Create a combination of all the movements and choreograph your chair dance.

Add sound to your dance by using the desk or table to keep the beat (e.g. slapping the table with your hand, stomping your feet on the floor).

Put the sound and the movements together to create the Chair Dance.

ASSESSMENT

Creative assessment

The learner is able to: 1 2 3 4
examine and discover how to execute a series of appropriate movements within the spatial limitations;
select appropriate actions and use parts of the body suitably in the spatial and musical context;
improvise a series of movements by considering qualities, space and relationships;
create sequences that complement the music that is being used; and
discover and select a series of actions, qualities, spatial elements and relationships that describe the theme.

Appreciation assessment

The learner is able to: 1 2 3 4
perform the dance and to show that he/she is aware of how the qualities of the dance develop;
remember, practise and perform the dance that has been developed;
exhibit an awareness of the structure of the dances in the performance; and
develop performance skills in dancing, before an audience

Activity 4

To cool down and stretch properly after dancing

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It is important for the muscles used during the exercise to be stretched or you will have “stiff” muscles for about three days.

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Source:  OpenStax, Arts and culture grade 5. OpenStax CNX. Sep 22, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10977/1.2
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