SBA Manuals - Caribbean Examinations Council

C - Dance Fundamentals
The assessment should be done during the first half of Term 2 of
Year 2
Assessment will be based on a group presentation of 20 to
30 minutes, structured to demonstrate technical and
performance skills and based on a Caribbean Cultural
Form.
Groups must consist of 3 to 10 candidates.
A viva voce will be given to ascertain the level of skill and
practices of the selected folk dance.
Candidates are expected to complete a journal documenting
the process.
It is expected that the period of rehearsal will be between 6
to 8 weeks.
A mark out of 40 should be awarded for the presentation.
This assessment will be administered by the classroom teacher
and one other specialist with guidance provided by the
Council.
OPTION 3
A1- Drama Improvisation
The assessment should be done during Term 3 of Year 1.
Group presentation comprising 3 to 5 candidates
Candidates are expected to do a 3 to 5 minute spontaneous
improvisation from a given stimulus and respond to a viva
voce.
Candidates must be given a maximum of 10 minutes to
prepare.
A mark out of 30 should be awarded for the performance.
This assessment will be administered by the classroom teacher
and one other specialist with guidance provided by the
Council.
OR
A2 - Dance Improvisation
The assessment should be done during Term 3 of Year 1.
Group presentations comprise 3 to 5 candidates.
Candidates are expected to do a 3 to 5 minute
improvisation from a given stimulus and respond to a viva
voce.
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