Activity

1. Explore the 2019 dance appreciation examination pack. This pack includes the 2019 HSC dance appreciation paper, marking guidelines and markers feedback.
2. After exploring the the pack, attempt the 2019 HSC examination question Use the marking guidelines and feedback to help guide your answer.

Components

Movement, Space, Dynamics, Aural Elements, Dancers, Setting and Environment (Props, Lighting, Stage, Costume)

1. Discuss how the movement in Frances Rings Terrain help convey a journey?

2. Explain how France Rings used Space, time and dynamics to convey the intent of the work Terrain?

3. Evaluate how Frances Rings use of movement helps portray natural elements in the work Terrain.

4. 'Terrain is a true collaboration and fusion of traditional and contemporary movement'. Identify and discuss using examples, the features of Terrain that demonstrate this fusion.

5. Explain which components Frances Rings has used effectively to communicate the concept/intent of Terrain.

6. Describe how the movement in Terrain is driven by the music.

7. 'Frances Rings’ choice of music and movement represents her background' Describe how this is evident in Terrain.

8. Describe the aspects of Frances Rings’ choreographic style using movement examples from Terrain.

9. Discuss to what extent do the props aid your understanding of the work Terrain?

Organising the work

Motif, Phrases, Motif into Phrase

10. Explain how Frances Rings uses motif(s) to establish her intent in Terrain.

11. Describe at least two motifs used in Terrain, and explain how these motifs communicate Frances Rings’ concept.

12. Explain how Frances Rings use of motif aids in the organisation of her work Terrain.

13. Assume you are a dance critic writing for a newspaper. Write a review of Terrain that evaluates Ring’s use of Motif.

14. Explain how Frances Rings has manipulated movement phrases to achieve unity in Terrain.

Organising the work

Form and Structure, Sequencing and Transitions, variation and contrast

15. Evaluate Frances Rings Terrain as an example of a work that achieves unity.

16. Discuss how Frances Rings’ use of movement in Terrain provides variation and contrast using examples from the work, explain how this has been achieved.

17. Using movement examples, describe the ways in which Frances Rings has used, solo and groups work to develop the structure in Terrain.

Appraisal and evaluation

18. Evaluate Terrain as an example of a successful contemporary dance work.

19. Evaluate how the meaning of Terrain is supported by her choice of dancers.

(Don’t forget to mention Bangarra Dance Company)

Interpretation of the work

Context, Subject Matter, Meaning and Significance

20. Interpret the context, subject matter and meaning of Frances Rings Terrain.

21. ‘The Subject Matter of the work is reinforced by the choreographer’s use of Space.' Discuss this statement in relation to Frances Rings work Terrain.

22. Discuss how Rings has used movement to portray the meaning of the work Terrain.

23. Evaluate Frances Rings use of Subject Matter of the work Terrain to create meaning.

24. Discuss how the subject matter of Terrain contributes to its significance as a seminal work.

Prescribed choreographers and works

Era Period in which they worked, Background and Training, Choreographic Style

25. Frances Rings choice of music and movement represents her background. Describe how this is evident in Terrain.

26. Discuss how has Frances Rings Background and Training impacted on her style of dance within Terrain.

27. Explain how Frances Rings’ background and training influenced her choreography of Terrain.

Writing and criticism

Reading and writing reviews

28. Write a newspaper review of Terrain focusing on how Frances Rings has organised the work.

29. Assume you are dance critic writing for a newspaper. Write a review of Terrain that evaluates Frances Rings use of motifs.

30. You are a dance journalist for the magazine 'Dance Train'. Write a review of the Australian Premiere performance of Terrain discussing the subject matter.

31. Assuming you are a dance critic on the blog 'Danza'. Write a review of Terrain evaluating Frances Rings use of movement.

32. Write a review of Terrain and Frances Rings use of components.