GCSE Performing Arts: Dance

1. GCSE Performing Arts: Dance Examination 19th May 2010 Revision Time!

2. You need to… Be Organised! Be Prepared! Be Willing! Complete all given tasks and submit them on the given deadline!

3. Section A STUDIO PRACTICE

4. Warm Up Mobilise Joints Raise CV Level / Heart Rate Oxygen to Muscles Improve Elasticity of Muscles Psychological / Mental Preparation Prevention of Injury

5. Warm Up Exercises 1 Shoulder Rotation, Arm Circles and Spine Rolls 2 Swings / Jumps 3 Stretching – Groin Stretch, Calf Stretch, Hamstring Stretch

6. Cool Down Return CV Level to Normal Stretch – Squeeze out lactic acid – Prevent muscle soreness Psychological wind down

7. Cool Down Exercises 1 Slow Plies / Slow Walk Around Space 2 Stretching – Groin Stretch, Calf Stretch, Hamstring Stretch 3 Relaxation Exercises / Imagery

8. Carbohydrate Protein Fat Fibre Vitamins Minerals Water Pasta, Rice, Potato Chicken, Eggs Steak, Oil Brown Rice, Bran Fresh Fruit and Veg Fresh Fruit and Veg Diet and Nutrition

9. Effects of a Balanced Diet Energy Equation Energy In = Energy Out A dancer will therefore have enough energy to perform movement. This will help to improve performance and prevent injury.

10. Healthy Lifestyle Don’t Drink Don’t Smoke Don’t take Drugs Eat a Healthy Balanced Diet Exercise Regularly Drink Water to stay hydrated Sleep to avoid fatigue

11. Safe Practice • Correct warm-up / cool-down • Appropriate clothing / footwear / hair • Remove jewellery • No eating / hydrated / know when to eat • Listen to and follow instructions / technical awareness / work within limitations • Check the space is safe, clear of obstructions / correct temperature

12. P R I C E R - Protection - Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation - Recuperation Treating Injury

13. Components of Movement

14. Motif Development

15. Motif Development

16. Performance Skills

17. Choreographic Devices Motif, variation and development Phrasing Chance Addition Repetition Visual and rhythmic design Complementary or contrast Unison Canon Climax The use of these in relation to the artistic intention or Dance Idea

18. Rehearsal Process • Evaluating throughout process - revising and refining movement material • Rehearsal of technical and expressive skills • Systematic repetition (i.e. form, refine/evaluate, perform again) • Mental Rehearsal • Analysis of strengths and weaknesses, e.g. through use of video, viewing peers, or tutors • Presentation to an audience. All elements of rehearsal process should provide feedback of some kind in order to inform the process.

19. Physical Setting Points Remember the Magic List!

20. Describe Set, Lighting & Props Colour Shape Size & Location Style - cyc/structure Texture Mood Other Considerations Cost Durability Ease of dancing Health and Safety Size of Space Physical Setting Points It’s really important to DESCRIBE the set, lighting and props in each example that you discuss

21. Physical Setting Contributions Support the dance style Provide a context Provide a sense of reality Create interest Can replace dancer - support Time of day / Season Establishes mood Props help identify character Can provide a climax Setting the dance in an era Can provide exits and entrances Geographical location Physical Setting Points – Magic List • Creates social context • Light/set can structure dance • Props can inspire movement • Lighting can highlight • Set creates shape and levels • Add texture • Compliments other components • Can clarify narrative • Can show changes in time • Add to the theme of the dance • Add humour • Add variety through set and lighting changes Always Remember to Include Examples

22. Nutcracker!Matthew Bourne Set/lighting helps create contrast Lighting establishes mood Set creates varied levels/platforms The set creates exits and entrances

23. Set/lighting helps create contrast Lighting establishes mood Set creates varied levels/platforms The set creates exits and entrances - The contrast between the dark colours in set and lighting of the workhouse and colour of Sweetieland - The brightness and soft colours used create a magical and fun feel to Act 2 The wedding cake creates different levels for the dancers Dancers enter through doors in side flats, upstage window and mouth into Sweetieland Nutcracker!Examples

24. SwansongChristopher Bruce Defines Space Provides a sense of place Adds humour Adds to theme Contributes movement material

25. Defines Space Provides a sense of place Add humour Contributes movement material - The shaft of light provides a narrow space in which the prisoner’s solos are performed - The stark set of a single chair hints at isolation and the dark edges of stage give impression of confined space - Use of hats and red nose add humour to the dance - The chair as part of the set acts as key part of the choreography as do the canes in the cane dance section SwansongExamples

26. How does the physical setting contribute to dance works? Give examples from your 2 professional dance works. (20 marks)

27. What should be considered when choosing the physical setting for dance works? Give examples from you 2professional dance works. Name each work and the choreographer. (20 marks)