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CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance

CUADAN115 Develop foundational street dance techniques

Assessment Task

Number 2 Title Written Assignment

Section 1 – Assessment Task Overview and Description

After class discussions on the history and culture of street dance:
Students are required to complete the following questions.

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Questions are open book, students are encouraged to research and read a variety of sources of information
prior to compiling their answers.

1. Write a short paragraph explaining where and how street dance originated and developed
The origins of street dancing are mostly found in African culture, but due to New York City's cosmopolitan
population, a wide variety of musical influences can also be found in hip-hop music. One such inspiration
came from the 1960s-era Jamaican dub music subgenre of reggae. It was noted that dancers responded
particularly well to the longer, isolated beats of this form of music, which saw producers developing
instrumental versions of popular reggae tunes for clubs and sound systems. These tracks frequently featured
loud percussion and basslines.

1. Match the foundation street dance term to its meaning

Ticking.
House dance
Cypher
Windmill
Freeze
Toprock
Jacking
Waacking

Term Meaning
1 When you break up your pathway of movement into smaller
intervals. Your movement will look robotic and animated, sort
Ticking of like a video is glitching.
2 Windmill The breaker rolls his torso continuously in a circular path on
the floor, across the upper chest/shoulders/back, while twirling
his legs in a V-shape through the air.
3 Jacking the dancer ripples their torso back and forth in an undulating
motion
4 Waacking Incorporates wild but controlled Arm movements up and
around the head, in time with a disco or funk beat, characterize
Waacking. It has a strong emphasis on musicality, as arm
movements follow the music and the beat, with poses thrown
in

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5 House dance Includes "Footwork", "Jacking", and "Lofting". House dance is

often improvised and emphasizes fast and complex foot-
oriented steps combined with fluid movements in the torso, as
well as floor work.

6 Cypher Refers to the act of freestyling in the centre of a circle of

dancers. Dancers enter the circle one by one, dancing to
express themselves and entertain each other.
7 Freeze Breaker suspends himself, or herself, off the ground using their
upper body strength
8 Toprock Refers to any consecutive steps performed from a vertical,
standing position. The foundation for breaking and usually
opens any dance set. Breakers then transition (“drop”) into
“down rock” and “power moves”.

2. Identify two styles of music used predominantly in street dance

Although Hip Hop, Funk, and Soul music are frequently played during breaking, breakdancers can also
perform to other types of music, including Rock, Jazz, and Reggae.

3. Describe the correct clothing and footwear to avoid injury to yourself in street dance class (hip hop
class)

Dance shoes with split soles are a great option for hip hop dancing. Your feet have more flexibility thanks
to them. These shoes have an insole with padding for shock absorption, arch support, and a spin-spot
on the ball of the foot for smooth turns.
Baggy or loose-fitting clothing, including pants, make it much easier to execute some dance techniques.

4. What are three positive benefits of improvisation for dancers in street dance?

Dancers can swiftly respond to the music and their environment thanks to it, which helps them
improve their musicality and timing.
Additionally, it promotes creativity and challenges dancers to explore novel movements and
combinations (increasing their movement vocabulary).
Dancers can become more confident and at ease with taking chances and making mistakes through
improvisation, which is crucial for both their personal development and artistic progress. Create a
warm up routine for street dance – include at least three exercises for each of the sections in the
table.

Element of warm up Exercises – at least three exercises each element

Cardio Star Jumps
Burpees
Jogging

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Strength Push Ups

Sit Ups
Plank
Dynamic Stretch – Joint Lunge
Mobilisation
High Kicks
Arm Circles
Focus or concentration Breathing techniques, meditation, yoga

5. Design a cool down routine ensuring you include exercises for each of the sections in the table

Element cool down

Gradual reduction in exercise Slow walk to allow stop the production of lacic acid
intensity breathing and heart
rate
Static stretch – Holding Hamstring stretch or shoulder stretch
stretches

6. Describe two street dance trends and the music that is used for this.
Dance trend Description
1 New School Hip Hop Street dance known as "New
School Hip Hop" first appeared
in the late 1990s and early
2000s.People use locking,
reggae, martial arts, and even
steps from the 1970s soul train.
Even today, traditional hip-hop
techniques are combined with
other dance forms to create a
more varied and comprehensive
selection of dance moves.
2 Nae Nae a hip-hop dance that involves
swinging from side to side while
raising one arm in the air. The
dance was modelled by a
character from the Martin sitcom
from the 1990s.
Music used for this dance
This genre's music was initially
distinguished by drum machines'
sparse beats and lyrics that
represented an aggressive,
street-smart mentality. In contrast
to the funk, disco, and party
rhymes that were in vogue in the
early 1980s, such as Run DMC's,
new school hip hop, which had its
roots in New York City, frequently
incorporated rock elements.
The term was first used in the
smash song "Drop That NaeNae"
by the Atlanta hip hop duo We
Are Toonz in 2013.

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Section 2 – Assessment Task Submission Information

Due date:
1/05/2023

1. The assessment task must be submitted via Canvas or directly to the teacher
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The task will be assessed as satisfactory when all of the required evidence listed has been satisfactorily
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Section 3 – Assessment Task Criteria and Outcome

All items/criteria must be demonstrated satisfactorily to achieve this task. The items/criteria for this activity will be
assessed as S – Satisfactory or US – Unsatisfactory.

Items/criteria

1. Demonstrates an understanding of the terminology used in street dance

2. Demonstrates an understanding of street dance culture and history

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All items/criteria must be demonstrated satisfactorily to achieve this task. The items/criteria for this activity will be
assessed as S – Satisfactory or US – Unsatisfactory.

Items/criteria

3 Demonstrates knowledge of warm up and cool down routines

4 Demonstrates knowledge of foundational street dance techniques

5 Can describe required clothing and footwear for performing street dance

6 Can explain three positive benefits of improvisation for dancers in street dance

7 Understands music and dance trends in, and evolution of street dance

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