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Grade 10 Dance
Portfolio Assignments
Name:

In this course, you are required to maintain a portfolio about your

experiences in dance class. The purpose for these portfolio
assignments is to allow you to document and reflect upon your
experiences in dance class. It is also an opportunity for us to
communicate about dance class.

There are five (5) different portfolio assignments

Portfolio assignments will be submitted approximately every
two weeks
Keep all portfolio assignments together in a duo tang
All portfolio assignments should be typed unless otherwise
directed

Portfolio # 1 My Dance History

Portfolio # 2 Observing Dance

Portfolio # 3 Dance for Social Change

Portfolio # 4 Relationship Story
Portfolio # 5 Recital Reflection
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Portfolio Assignments- Marking Scheme

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio #1: My Dance History

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What to submit for marking: (family tree, one-page reflection,

bibliography)

LEARNING GOALS

B2.1 describe the characteristics and function of a world dance

form

B2.3 identify and describe ways in which different types of dance

reflect the cultures that produced them

Assignment Instructions:

Every culture in the world has unique characteristics that define

its society in terms of its social, economical and artistic attributes.
In this assignment, you will examine your own history and
ancestry and research the dance style specific to your heritage.

Step # 1: Family Tree

Create a family tree that traces your familial roots back as far as
your great-grandparents. Be sure to include their first and last
names as well as their nationality.

Step # 2: Research
Research a dance style that it specific to your heritage. If you
have a multicultural background, select one culture and examine
a dance style associated with that culture.

Step #3: Write Your Report

Paragraph One: A brief description of your ancestry
- Who is who and where they are from
- If you have a multicultural background, is there a nationality that you relate to
more?

Paragraph Two: Describe the dance style you have chosen to research
- Where and when the dance is performed
- Describe the movements in the dance
- Music
- Costuming

Paragraph Three: Experience with the style

- Discuss any experiences you have had performing/learning that particular
style and how it helped you as a dancer
- If you have no experience with this style, explain why you might want to learn
it and how it would benefit you as a dancer

Bibliography:
- Minimum of three resources
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Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 2: Observing Dance

What to submit for marking: (chart)

LEARNING GOALS
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B1.2 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their
fluency, artistry, or expressiveness

Assignment Instructions:

On the day of the Musical Theatre Performances, you will make

detailed observation notes for one of the performances.

You will be asked to fill out a chart to record your thoughts and
ideas about the choreography, the music and the costumes as
well as provide feedback that the dancers can use to improve
their performances.

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
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o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio #3: Dance for Social Change

What to submit for marking: (one-page reflection)

LEARNING GOALS

B2.4 demonstrate an understanding of how dance exploration

and presentations can contribute to the school and the broader
community
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B3.2 identify and describe ways in which dance arts could play a
greater role in their community

C2.2 identify and describe ways in which dance addresses social

questions of local and/or global interest

Assignment Instructions:

For hundreds of years, performers from around the world have

been using dance to bring awareness to social justice issues. In
this assignment, you will think about how dance could help bring
awareness to a social issue that is important to you.

Step # 1: Choose Your Issue

Be sure to select a social issue that is important and relevant to
you.

Step #2: Brainstorm

After selecting your topic, brainstorm how you would create a
dance to bring awareness to this issue.

Step #3: Written Response

Write a reflection that answers the following questions:

Paragraph One: Social Issue & Rationale for your choice

- What is the issue?
- Why did you choose this topic?
- Why is it personally relevant/important to you?

Paragraph Two: Vision of your Dance

- Who would dance in it?
- When they would dance?
- Where they would dance?
- Stagecraft (Song choice, costuming, lighting)
Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style
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LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 4: Relationship Story

What to submit for marking: (one page story & song

paragraph)

LEARNING GOALS

A2.2 construct a dance composition inspired by a source

Assignment Instructions:

We have spent some time looking at all the important

relationships in your life. Whether they are healthy or unhealthy,
these relationships impact who you are today and who you will
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become in the future. For this assignment, you will share a story
of an influential relationship from your life.

Step #1: Choose your Relationship

Choose one relationship that you currently have or had in the past
that has had some impact on you. This relationship could be with
anyone in your life and could have a very positive impact, could
have a negative impact, or could have provided you with a
tremendous learning/growth experience.

Step #2: Story of your Relationship

Write a one-page story about your relationships:
- Talk about the relationship in general or refer to a specific
event
- Be sure to express how this relationship makes/made you
feel
- Talk about the impact the relationship has/had on you

Step #3: Songs say it best

Music, like movement, has the ability connect with our emotions.
There always seems to be that one song you play on repeat to
makes you think of a person or experience.
-Choose a song that you feel best represents the Story of
your Relationship.
- Include the title of the song and the artist
- Write a brief paragraph explaining why you feel that song
connects to, or represents your relationship.

Note: You will be sharing these stories with your peers.

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
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o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete

o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio# 5: Recital Reflection

What to submit for marking: (recital reflection)

LEARNING GOALS

B1.2 analyse dance works in terms of both their content and their
fluency, artistry, or expressiveness

B2.2 explain how dance exploration can contribute to personal

growth and self-understanding

Assignment Instructions:
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For this assignment, you will be asked to fill out a recital reflection
before and after watching the video of the show.

Your teacher will provide you with the reflection in class.

Level:

LEVEL 4
o All parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o In-depth thinking and clear evidence to support statements
o Sophisticated writing style

LEVEL 3
o Most parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Correct length of writing
o Clear evidence to support statements
o Clear writing, mostly free of grammatical and spelling errors
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LEVEL 2
o Some parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Some evidence to support statements
o Some grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL 1
o Few parts of the portfolio assignment are complete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o Little evidence to support statements
o Multiple grammatical and spelling errors

LEVEL R
o Multiple parts of the portfolio assignment are incomplete
o Writing does not meet the length requirements
o No evidence to support statements
o Writing is difficult to understand

Portfolio # 2: Observation & Analysis

Question Your answer
Musical Theatre Dance:

Dancers:

What is your first

impression of the dance?

Describe three of the

following elements of the
dance.
a) song choice d) hair style
b) costumes e) make up
c) props
1)

2)
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3)

Question Your answer

How were the elements of
dance used?
SHAPE: What formations
did the dancers use?

SPACE: Did the dancers

use the entire stage?

TIME: Were the steps fast

or slow?

DYNAMICS: What words

would you use to describe
the movement?
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PEER FEEDBACK
Elements that were good about your choreography/performance

Elements to work on before the recital:

Portfolio# 5: Recital Reflection

Prior to watching the recital, answer the following questions in point

form.

1. How did you feel before the show?

2. Choose one dance and describe what was going through your mind
while you were dancing on stage.
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3. Overall, how do you think the recital went for:

a) The class as a whole

b) You specifically

After watching the recital, answer the following questions in point form.

1. Critique yourself; the good, the bad, the ugly and anything else.

2. How do you think the recital went for:

a) The class as a whole

b) You specifically
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3. What did you enjoy:

a) Most about the show, why?

b) Least about the show, why?

4. Who impressed you in the class with their performance both onstage
and offstage during recital? Explain your answer.
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