Formative Assessment 2

Dance Analysis

Guidelines:
1. Watch the videos provided in module 3 (Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary dance).
2. Provide your answer for A and B. Identify 3 of the most significant movement used in each dance.
3. Describe the elements applied in each dance. Maximum of 2 sentences for each.
4. Answer the question briefly and concisely.
5. Upload your accomplished form on the assignment page.

Ballet Jazz Contemporary

A. Locomotor 1. Walk 1. Walk 1. Walk

2. Hop 2. Jump 2. Leap
3. Jump 3. Skip 3. Run

B. Non – locomotor 1. Turn 1. Turn 1. Stretch

2. Bend 2. Sway 2. Bend
3. Kick 3. Swing 3. Turn

Describe the elements applied in the dance.

(maximum of 2 sentences only)
Ballet: Jazz Contemporary
C. Elements
The dancer's body takes They used the Their bodies move in
• Body on various shapes, available space to various shapes, and
• Action resulting in actions that create jumping their actions are
convey a message; their
• Space jumps and twists, precise and enormous.
space must be large in
• Time order for them to move
and their Because their
• Energy freely; the tempo of the movements are movements were so
dance is sometimes isolated but enormous, they made
slow and sometimes accurate. Their good use of their area.
fast; and finally, the dancing is varied They used torso and
dancer's energy is sharp and dynamic, leg synchronization,
but pleasing to the eyes displaying their spatial awareness,
because it appears creativity and rhythmic precision, and
easy, light, and free passion. unexpected speed and
flow. direction changes.

D. Based on your answer above, cite 2 similarities and 2 differences you have observed on the
3 dances you have watched. Answer in sentence form. Maximum of 2 sentences.
Similarities:
1. Their movements fits the song itself.
2. They were able to execute the dance well and pleasing to the audience.

Differences:
1. Some dances use more hand movement, while others feature more foot or torso movement.
2. They have their different messages and how they perform it.