This file is an excerpt from the Dance guide (published by IB). It is designed to be read by teachers of the course, but has important information for students as well - notably rubrics and descriptions of tasks to be completed. Different sections of this overview will reference this file.
The Dance SL Assessment is made up of three parts:
Composition and Analysis (40% of the assessment score)
Dance Investigation (20% of the assessment score)
Performance (40% of the assessment score)
The Dance HL Assessment is made up of the same three parts, but with different weights and requirements:
Composition and Analysis (35% of the assessment score)
Dance Investigation (25% of the assessment score)
Performance (40% of the assessment score)
Composition and Analysis
For SL, this will be TWO dance works composed by the student, a total of 6-10 minutes, which must be recorded and submitted for 15 marks. Additionally, you'll submit an analytical statement of no more than 800 words, documenting and reflecting upon the process of composition and analysis of ONE of the dances which will be worth 5 marks.
Details on the requirements for this portion of the assessment can be found on pages 27-28 of the IB Dance Guide.
The rubric for the SL Composition and Analysis can be found on pages 37-39 of the IB Dance Guide.
For HL, this will be THREE dance works composed by the student, a total of 8-15 minutes, which must be recorded and submitted for 20 marks. Additionally, you'll submit an analytical statement of no more than 1000 words, documenting and reflecting upon the process of composition and analysis of ONE of the dances for 5 marks. The analytical statement must also include an analysis and evaluation of connections made, for an additional 5 marks.
Details on the requirements for this portion of the assessment can be found on pages 29-31 of the IB Dance Guide.
The rubric for the HL Composition and Analysis can be found on pages 43-46 of the IB Dance Guide.
Dance Investigation
A formal written report, no more than 2,500 words, analysing the similarities and differences between two dance styles drawn from different dance cultures and/or traditions, one of which is familiar to the student and one unfamiliar. The report must include an in-depth comparative discussion of one short excerpt from each dance culture and/or tradition.
Details on the requirements for this portion of the assessment can be found on pages 32-35 of the IB Dance Guide.
The rubric for the SL Dance Investigation can be found on pages 39-42 of the IB Dance Guide.
The rubric for the HL Dance Investigation can b found on pages 46-50 of the IB Dance Guide.
Performance
Two or three dances (solo/duet/group but at least one must be a solo or a duet) in any style or styles, performed by the student to show proficiency and expressive ability appropriate to the dance, presented at an open showing; total presentation of 6-9 minutes (at least half of which must be devoted to solo and/or duet work), submitted as a video for 20 marks. Two additional marks are earned from short programme notes that are submitted.
Details on the requirements for this portion of the assessment can be found on pages 53-55 of the IB Dance Guide.
The rubric for the Dance Performance (both SL and HL) can be found on pages 56-57 of the IB Dance Guide.