3/25/25, 5:35
PM
AQA GCSE DANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
How to improve a plié
Select the correct definition
In parallel and in first, dropping shoulders,
In a circle and in second, raising arms,
1use a mirror
2avoid mirrors
In reverse and in fifth, tensing shoulders, In diagonal and in fourth, lifting feet, focus
3ignore reflections 4on the floor
Don't know?
Terms in this set (64)
Engage the audience
Expressive skills Communicate a theme, character or emotion
Communicate choreographic intention
Mental skills For accurate and successful demonstration of other performance skills
Communicate choreographic intent
Technicals skills Provide variation and contrast
Engage and maintain interest of audience
Allignment The correct placement of limbs- usually a line
How to improve a plié In parallel and in first, dropping shoulders, use a mirror
Balance Ability to hold a position with stillness and control
How to improve balance Improve muscle strength e.g. planks and sit ups improving core strength
Control Ability to change direction and stop or start a movement or hold a shape
Improve core strength through sit ups and increase the amount each time VIDEO
How to improve control
PERFORMANCE
Coordination Ability to move two or more body parts at the same time
Improving coordination Breaking down movement phrases into different parts of the body
Extension Fully lengthening limbs and muscles
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5
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Improving extension Improving flexibility e.g describe how to do the splits
Flexability The range of motion around a joint
Improving flexibility Stretching while warm in a seated straddle
Isolation Moving a body part independently to the rest of the body
Improving isolation Improve strength and clarity in a specific area
Mobility The ability to move between actions with fluidity
Improving mobility Improve core strength through sit up and increase amount over time
Posture The body's position
Improving posture Improve core strength
Stamina The ability to exercise for a long period of time
Improving stamina Improve cardiovascular fitness through running
Strength Muscular power
Improving strength Sit ups, plank, squats
Facial expressions Using the face to communicate character/ emotion and engage the audience
Focus The dancers eyeline
Musicality Showing sensitivity to aural setting
Phrasing The distribution of energy within a phrase or movement
Projection Using energy to engage the audience
Being conscious of surrounding space eg. stage space and other dancers on the
Spacial awareness
stage
Improving spacial awareness Formations and stage directions
Improving projection Building confidence
Improving phrasing Adding emphasis on particular movements
Music visualisation
Direct correlation
Improving musicality
Mutual existence
Juxtaposition
Improving focus Makes movements look bigger by emphasising particular movement or body parts
Improving facial expressions Practice in front of a mirror, change them according to aural setting
6 BASIC ACTIONS
Travel
Turn
Action content Gesture
Stillness
Transfer of weight
Elevation
Dynamic content Time, weight and flow eg. rapid or slow movements
Levels, directions, spatial pathways, size of movement, proximity to audience,
Spatial content
patterns and planes
In a duet/ trio:
Lead and
Relationship content follow
Mirroring
Action
2/
5
PM
AQA GCSE DANCE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Practice questions for this set
Learn 1/7 Study using Learn
How to improve a plié
Select the correct definition
In parallel and in first, dropping shoulders,
In a circle and in second, raising arms,
1use a mirror
2avoid mirrors
In reverse and in fifth, tensing shoulders, In diagonal and in fourth, lifting feet, focus
3ignore reflections 4on the floor
Don't know?
Terms in this set (64)
Engage the audience
Expressive skills Communicate a theme, character or emotion
Communicate choreographic intention
Mental skills For accurate and successful demonstration of other performance skills
Communicate choreographic intent
Technicals skills Provide variation and contrast
Engage and maintain interest of audience
Allignment The correct placement of limbs- usually a line
How to improve a plié In parallel and in first, dropping shoulders, use a mirror
Balance Ability to hold a position with stillness and control
How to improve balance Improve muscle strength e.g. planks and sit ups improving core strength
Control Ability to change direction and stop or start a movement or hold a shape
Improve core strength through sit ups and increase the amount each time VIDEO
How to improve control
PERFORMANCE
Coordination Ability to move two or more body parts at the same time
Improving coordination Breaking down movement phrases into different parts of the body
Extension Fully lengthening limbs and muscles
1/
5
, 3/25/25, 5:35
PM
Improving extension Improving flexibility e.g describe how to do the splits
Flexability The range of motion around a joint
Improving flexibility Stretching while warm in a seated straddle
Isolation Moving a body part independently to the rest of the body
Improving isolation Improve strength and clarity in a specific area
Mobility The ability to move between actions with fluidity
Improving mobility Improve core strength through sit up and increase amount over time
Posture The body's position
Improving posture Improve core strength
Stamina The ability to exercise for a long period of time
Improving stamina Improve cardiovascular fitness through running
Strength Muscular power
Improving strength Sit ups, plank, squats
Facial expressions Using the face to communicate character/ emotion and engage the audience
Focus The dancers eyeline
Musicality Showing sensitivity to aural setting
Phrasing The distribution of energy within a phrase or movement
Projection Using energy to engage the audience
Being conscious of surrounding space eg. stage space and other dancers on the
Spacial awareness
stage
Improving spacial awareness Formations and stage directions
Improving projection Building confidence
Improving phrasing Adding emphasis on particular movements
Music visualisation
Direct correlation
Improving musicality
Mutual existence
Juxtaposition
Improving focus Makes movements look bigger by emphasising particular movement or body parts
Improving facial expressions Practice in front of a mirror, change them according to aural setting
6 BASIC ACTIONS
Travel
Turn
Action content Gesture
Stillness
Transfer of weight
Elevation
Dynamic content Time, weight and flow eg. rapid or slow movements
Levels, directions, spatial pathways, size of movement, proximity to audience,
Spatial content
patterns and planes
In a duet/ trio:
Lead and
Relationship content follow
Mirroring
Action
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5
