Siobhan needs to improve her understanding of the origins and history of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT). Cherilyn made some good points in her exam response but did not provide enough details or discuss how the company's growth was influenced by social and economic contexts. The feedback recommends using the Point, Evidence, Analysis structure for exam questions, considering key terms, and completing regular theory homework.

1. Mock Analysis

2. Please spend 10 minutes going
through your exam paper and read
each comment and feedback. If
there is something you don’t
understand please star the page so
you can ask me later.

3. Grade Boundaries from
2012/13
Grade Points you need to get in
order to reach this grade
A* 51
A 47
B 42
C 37
D 32
E 27
U Up to 26

4. Feedback;
 Siobhan, your knowledge of the origins of AAADT is
still severely lacking. The information you provide is
either irrelevant, extremely vague or completely
incorrect. There is no way that at A2 you will be able
to achieve a decent mark unless you better your
understanding on the company and Ailey.
 Cherilyn, you were able to make some good points
but did not write enough information. You did not
talk about elements of the company’s growth that
were effected by the context the company existed
in.

5. Overall Feedback;
 You need to remember to use the P.E.A.
system when answering questions; Point,
Evidence, Analysis
 You need to consider the key words in the
question so you know what you are
expected to do.
 You need to be completing regular
homework in your theory prep book twice a
week.

6. Front of the Paper
Time allowed
1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Pencil should only be used for drawing.
Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The
Examining Body for this paper is AQA. The Paper Reference is DANC3.
Answer two questions. Answer one question from Section A and one
question from Section B.
Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work that you do
not want to be marked.
Information
All questions carry equal marks, and are marked out of 40.
The maximum mark for this paper is 80.
You will be marked on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
Advice
You are advised to spend 45 minutes on each question.
You will be expected to draw on your knowledge of choreography,
performance and appreciation in answering these questions.
You may use diagrams and/or floor plans where appropriate.

7. 04 Discuss the historical, political and economical
issues that surrounded the development and growth of
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1958 to
current
How this question is marked; demonstration of the historical, political and
economic context in which AAADT was created and developed throughout
the years it has been in existence;
Historical:
- segregation of white and black and the effect it had on Ailey and the
creation of AAADT
-Civil Rights Movement and what it signified, court case and what it
signified
-modern dance and its significance to AAADT and Ailey
-What being black signified throughout the time of AAADT’s creation and
growth
Political
-Implications of being invited to tour by President Kennedy
-Expectations of black dancers and how they were seen
-Other companies not recruiting black dancers and the effect AAADT likely
had
-Implications of the work that Ailey was creating
Economical