Dance 11 Research Project - Ms. Robertson



Dance 11 Research Project

GCO: Cultural/Historical: Students will demonstrate an understanding of dance in cultural and historical contexts at personal, local and global levels.

The Procedure:

* Select a dance from a particular historical period, genre, or country/region.

( YOU MAY NOT SELECT A DANCE FORM WHICH HAS BEEN COVERED ALREADY IN CLASS.

( ONCE YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR DANCE FORM YOU MUST GET IT APPROVED BY ME AND ADDED TO THE PRESENTATION SCHEDULE.

Dance Form Examples:

Historical Period: The Disco Era, The Roaring Twenties, The Sixties

Genre: Latin, Ballroom, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Musical Theatre Dance, Square Dance, Jazz, Modern, Tap

Country or Region: Cape Breton, South Africa, Irish, Scottish, Cuban, Greek

PART 1: RESEARCH PRESENTATION

• Research and present information on the dance under the following three headings: Historical Background, Stylistic Features, Cultural Importance.

Some Topics to get You Thinking:

Historical Background:

• The type of dance and its name

• The geography and climate of the country of origin (include a map of the location)

• Any historical factors that might have influenced the dance

Stylistic Features

• Traditional cultural music used, instruments used, or any other items used in performing the dance

• Quality of the movements (sharp, graceful, bouncy, energetic, abrupt, low, fast, etc)

• Frequent moves: pointed feet, raised arms, turns, floor work, lifts, partnering

• Traditional cultural attire for dance (costume). A picture is helpful-either printed or hand-drawn.

• At this point in your presentation talk about your group’s costume choices.

Cultural Importance

• The beliefs and customs of the culture/society in relation to the dance

• The purpose of the dance (e.g.: social, ritual, ceremonial, celebratory, entertainment, competition, expressive, etc.)

• The symbolism, if any, used in the dance

• When is the dance done or performed?

• What do the dancers and the audience experience during the performance?

* Remember to cite your sources and include a bibliography.

PART 2: VISUAL

• Include your information on a Power Point or Poster.

• Use this as a visual during your presentation.

• Include lots of images.

• Present your information in a clear and attractive manner.

• Organize your information into THREE categories (Historical Background, Stylistic Features, Cultural Importance)

• Remember to cite your sources and include a bibliography.

PART 3: COSTUME

• Prepare a costume to accompany your presentation.

• Be able to explain the function and significance of the costume. (This can be talked about during the Stylistic Features section.)

PART 4: DEMONSTRATE

• Learn the steps and/or movements unique to this dance

• Choreograph a combination including steps and movements specific to your dance style/genre

• Your dance should be 1.5-2 minutes long

• Present your dance to the class.

PART 5: TEACH CLASS

• Be prepared to teach a segment of your dance (approximately 4 counts of 8)

Presentation Length:

5-7 minutes Oral Presentation with Power Point or Poster (parts 1, 2, & 3)

15-20 minutes Dance Demonstration and Lesson (parts 4 & 5)

REMEMBER NOT TO COPY AND PASTE DIRECTLY FROM THE INTERNET OR ANY OTHER RESEARCH SOURCE – THIS IS PLAGARISM AND WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO.

*Remember to cite your sources and include a bibliography.

 Evaluation:                           60%    Research and presentation

                                                40%    Dance

** See the attached rubric for details on evaluation.**

DUE DATES: The week of Oct 21, 22, 26, 27 2015 **There will be a sign up for what day**

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Each student must pick a different style of dance.

• Here are a few dance styles:

o Square dance

o 60’s

o Line dance

o Jive

o Tap

o Jazz

o First Nations

o Jive

o Hip Hop

o Funk

o Waltz

o Foxtrot

o Tango

o Latin

o Ballet

o Polka

o Dragon

o Quandrille

o Contra

o Round

o Sicilian Circles

o Mescolanzas

o Disco

o 20’s

o Modern

o Chinese

o West African

o Break-dancing

o Waltz

o Belly dancing

•

RUBRIC: Dance 11 Research Project

Dance:          _______________________________________________________

Student[s]:     _______________________________________________________ 

Evaluation                                                                                             /20 points

|0 |1 |2 |3 |4 |

|Presentation does not address |Presentation demonstrates a |Presentation demonstrates an |Presentation demonstrates a good|Presentation demonstrates an |

|the cultural and historical |weak understanding of the |incomplete understanding of |understanding of the cultural |excellent and complete |

|influences on the style of |cultural and historical |cultural and historical |and historical influences on the|understanding of the cultural |

|dance chosen. |influences on the style of |influences on the style of |style of dance chosen. One or |and historical influences on |

| |dance chosen. Many key points |dance chosen. Numerous points |two points are missing. |the style of dance chosen |

| |are missing. |are missing. | | |

|Presentation does not address |Presentation describes few |Presentation describes some of|Presentation describes most of |Presentation describes |

|the techniques and |(1-3) techniques and |the techniques and |the techniques and |techniques and characteristics |

|characteristics specific to |characteristics specific to |characteristics specific to |characteristics specific to the |specific to the style of dance |

|the style of dance chosen. |the style of dance chosen. |the style of dance chosen. |style of dance chosen. One or |chosen. |

| |Many points are missing. |Some points are missing. |two points are missing. | |

|Choreography is not present or|Choreography demonstrates a |Choreography corresponds with |Choreography demonstrates the |Choreography accurately |

|does not correspond at all |very limited understanding of |the style of dance chosen but |techniques of the style of dance|demonstrates the techniques of |

|with the style of dance |the techniques of the style of|is not completely accurate. |chosen. Appropriate music is |the style of dance chosen. |

|chosen. |dance chosen. And/or |Appropriate music is chosen. |chosen. |Appropriate music is chosen. |

| |appropriate music is not | | | |

| |chosen. | | | |

|Student does not teach the |In teaching, the student |In teaching, the student is |In teaching, the student is able|In teaching, the student is |

|choreography and key features |demonstrates but does not |able to somewhat communicate |to communicate the key features |able to effectively communicate|

|of the style of dance chosen. |communicate the key features |the key features and |and differences of the style of |the key features and |

| |and differences of the style |differences of the style of |dance chosen. |differences of the style of |

| |chosen. |dance chosen. | |dance chosen. |

|Student does not show or |Student mentions a costume |Student shows a costume |Student shows and explains some |Student shows and explains the |

|mention a costume typical to |typical to the cultural |typical to the cultural |of the key features of a costume|importance of a costume typical|

|the cultural background of the|background of the style of |background of the style of |typical to the cultural |to the cultural background of |

|style of dance chosen. |dance chosen. May be a verbal |dance chosen. |background of the style of dance|the style of dance chosen. |

| |description without visuals. | |chosen. | |

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