The document provides guidelines for an interpretative dance assignment based on The Great Gatsby. Students will be divided into two groups and each group must choose a song related to the novel to interpret through dance. The performance will be evaluated based on concept and interpretation (40%), choreography and execution (30%), costume and props (10%), and stage presence and impact (20%). Criteria for each category are outlined.
The document provides guidelines for an interpretative dance assignment based on The Great Gatsby. Students will be divided into two groups and each group must choose a song related to the novel to interpret through dance. The performance will be evaluated based on concept and interpretation (40%), choreography and execution (30%), costume and props (10%), and stage presence and impact (20%). Criteria for each category are outlined.
The document provides guidelines for an interpretative dance assignment based on The Great Gatsby. Students will be divided into two groups and each group must choose a song related to the novel to interpret through dance. The performance will be evaluated based on concept and interpretation (40%), choreography and execution (30%), costume and props (10%), and stage presence and impact (20%). Criteria for each category are outlined.
INTERPRETATIVE DANCE GUIDELINES 1. The class will be divided into 2 groups. 2. Each group needs to choose one song to interpret. The group may choose the theme song, a song from the sound track, or any other song related to the great gatsby. 3. Students are allowed to give a short intro or closing to their dance. 4. You are advised to use minimal costume and props. focus on song selection, interpretation, execution or choreography. GROUPINGS: Left side - right side SCHEDULE CRITERIA Concept and Interpretation - 40% Choreography and Execution - 30% Costume AND PROPS - 10% Stage presence AND IMPACT - 20% 1. Variety of dance positions, dance movements, and/or combinations as appropriate to the specific dance. 2. Difficulty of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to another. 3. Relevance to the theme of the competition. 4. Uniqueness or originality of dance movements and/or combinations from one dance position or alignment to another, to include presentation of dance position. 5. Continuity of dance movements and/or combinations to either interpret dance theme and music, or to demonstrate dance control. This refers to exceptional phrasing which includes spontaneous adjustments of dance pattern for irregularly phrased musical selections.
A. CONCEPT AND INTERPRETATION. – 40%
1. Basic pattern, rhythm, timing, and initial phrasing between partners and to the selected music. For correctly phrased musical selections, phrasing may be shifted for momentary variation, but generally should be maintained throughout the specific dance. 2. Proper performance of footwork, hand, head, arm, and body movements through dance variations; to include balance and centering through executed movements. 3. Alignment, framework, and proper presentation of dance positions; to include smoothness of follow– through from movement into position; to demonstrate properly initiated lead and follow technique from position into movement.
B. CHOREOGRAPHY AND EXECUTION. – 30%
1. Artistic interpretation and choreography projected through dance movement as it relates to the selected music and the specified dance category. 2. Attentiveness, enthusiasm, enjoyment of the dance, and general good partnership as perceived through appropriate presentation of lead and follow roles. 3. Flair and accent of dance movement, generating an atmosphere and instilling a mood appropriate to the specific dance category. C. STAGE PRESENCE – 20%