IDTA Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2

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This graded examination assesses acrobatic dance at Grade 2 level, focusing on basic technique, musicality, and performance awareness. Learners must execute simple movement sequences with control and expression.

Objectives

Exam Tips

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Mark Points

What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Perform simple movement sequences with correct technique.
Demonstrate awareness of musicality (timing, rhythm).
Show performance skills (facial expression, energy).
Maintain balance and coordination throughout.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Perform simple movement sequences with correct technique.
Demonstrate awareness of musicality (timing, rhythm).
Show performance skills (facial expression, energy).
Maintain balance and coordination throughout.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Practice with the exam music repeatedly.
💡Warm up properly to prevent injury.
💡Smile and engage with the examiner.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Losing timing with the music.
Forgetting choreography or sequence.
Lack of expression or stage presence.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

1. Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of basic technique in the chosen dance genre.2. Be able to perform simple movement sequences showing an awareness of musicality in the chosen dance genre.3 .Be able to show an awareness of performance in the chosen dance genre.

Likely Command Words

How questions on this topic are typically asked

Perform

Demonstrate

Show

Execute

Maintain

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Practice questions tailored to this topic

IDTA Level 1 Award in Graded Examination in Dance: Grade 2

What You Need to Demonstrate

Marking Points

Examiner Tips

Common Mistakes

Key Terminology

Likely Command Words

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