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Dance Key
Words
Action
Space
Dynamic
Relationship
Choreograph
Performance
Expressive
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Vocabulary
Emphasis
above all
in particular
notably
specifically
more importantly
Comparison
equally
similarly
in comparison
likewise
to contrast
alternatively
despite this
Technical
Analyse
Canon
Unison
Mirroring
Interpretation
Projection
Accompaniment
Stylistic
Conclusion
to conclude
in conclusion
finally
Time
initially
then
next
afterwards
finally
subsequently
eventually
previously
C
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P
Connectives
Openings
Punctuation
Contrast/Balance
however
nevertheless
alternatively
despite this
on the contrary
yet
whereas
Addition
and
also
in addition
further
furthermore
as well as
and then
Opinion/Interpreting
it would seem
it appears
obviously
possibly
it seems likely
presumably
one might consider
Restriction
only if
unless
except (for)
Illustration
for example
for instance
in other words
to show that
such as
an instance
as revealed by
Summary
in brief
on the whole
summarising
overall
to sum up
to recapitulate
evidently
Persuasion
of course
clearly
evidently
surely
certainly
decidedly
indeed
undoubtedly
Vary your sentence openers
‘The key aspect is
discussed….’
‘The central theme….’
Full stop
.
These are used at the end of every sentence.
Comma
,
Commas are used 1) to separate the items in a list 2) to mark the
boundaries between main and subordinate clauses.
‘Views on….range from…..’
‘Emphasised are…’
‘The definition of….will be
given…’
Connect the question with
the evidence.
Speech Marks/Quotation Marks “ ”
These surround words actually spoken or exact quotations from
a text.
Exclamation Mark
!
Used to emphasise something. Don’t use more than one.
Question Mark
?
Describe
Used at the end of a sentence that is a question.
Give a detailed account of.
Apostrophe
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Apostrophes are used 1) to show possession (the cat’s tail) or 2)
to mark omitted letters (can’t, don’t, won’t).
Analyse
Identify the elements and
examine in detail in order to
explain or interpret.
Evaluate Pinpoint and
describe strengths and
weaknesses. Concluding with
a judgement of which
outweighs the other.
Brackets
()
These are used to indicate extra information within a sentence.
Semi-colon
;
Semi-colons are used to join two related sentences together or
to separate items in a longer, more wordy list.
Colon
:
Used to introduce something, perhaps a list or quotation.
To improve your writing you must ensure:
Spelling Strategies
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Break it into sounds (d-i-a-r-y)
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What you are writing is appropriate for PALL (Purpose Audience Language Layout).
Sentences always start with a capital letter.
Sentences always end with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
Vocabulary is accurate and varied – choose interesting words – use a thesaurus.
People, places and titles have capital letters e.g. Cunningham, London, Nutcracker
A variety of sentences are used – simple, compound and complex.
Simple – Alvin Ailey fuses a variety of dance styles in his work.
Compound –Alvin Ailey fuses a variety of dance styles in his work and is a pioneer in
modern American dance.
Complex –As well as being a pioneer in contemporary dance, Alvin Ailey is also renowned
for his forward views of African American cultural opportunities.
Writing is organised into paragraphs – start with a topic sentence and use the 3 ‘T’s rule.
You should start a new paragraph when there is a shift of topic, viewpoint or time.
Time –Initially, we began our research by exploring the movement content of Zero Degrees
Topic –Another influence on contemporary at this stage was Graham technique
Details are included by using Point, Evidence, Analysis or Interpretation structure.
Spelling is accurate – use a dictionary.
A variety of punctuation has been used (. , ! ? ‘ “” ; : …).
To proof read your work aloud to ensure it makes sense.
Marking Codes
Sp – spelling
Pu – punctuation is incorrect and needs checking
Exp – expression of idea could be clearer/needs re-phrasing
Cp – capital letter needed
SS – sentence structure needs altering or variation
// -- new paragraph
pp – poor presentation
u – underline
Break it into syllables (re-mem-ber)
Break it into affixes (dis-satisfy)
Use a mnemonic (necessary – one collar, two sleeves)
Refer to a word in the same family (muscle – muscular)
Say it as it sounds (Wed-nes-day)
Use analogy (bright, light, night)
LOOK
Spellings to Watch for in
Dance
characteristics
musicality
flexibility
anatomy
arabesque
pirouette
technical
subsequently
physiology
accumulation
choreographic
developé
cyclorama
spatial
orchestral
transparent
relevé
symmetry
effective
cumulative
extension
opposition
SAY
COVER
Mix-ups
Know/no
Their/there/they’re
To/too/two
Of/off
Were/where/wear
plié
Weather/whether
Its/it’s
Lose/loose
WRITE
CHECK
General
Beginning
Excellent
Separate
Until
Achievement
Beautiful
Because
Definitely
Opinion
Environment
Government
Really
Necessary
Which