Examples of the different levels in
writing critiques:
Novice: ( 2+ ) Very little use of dance vocabulary, comments are not always related back to the dance / are not constructive
I liked the song.
Good moves.
Practice more.
You knew your dance.
Good choreography.
Too much waiting.
Pre-Proficient / Proficient: ( 3 / 3 + ) Satisfactory - Good use of dance specific vocabulary, some constructive comments
The choreography worked well with the song.
I really enjoyed the cartwheel at the beginning.
Interesting combination of movements.
Good use of levels.
Well rehearsed.
You need to do your steps at the same time.
Some steps were repeated too many times.
Advanced: ( 4 / 4+ / 5 ) - Very good - Excellent use of dance specific vocabulary, consistently constructive and always related back to the dance.
I really enjoyed the cartwheel at the beginning of the dance because it really caught my attention.
Work on improving the smoothness of your connections and formation changes.
You made a great connection with your audience.
Make sure you use your extension to the fullest by pointing your toes and lengthening your arms.
Excellent synchronization throughout.
I really enjoyed your use of travelling steps in the middle of the dance.
Varying the levels throughout will help create more visual interest in your dance.
The song choice really complimented both the choreography and style of the dance.
Novice: ( 2+ ) Very little use of dance vocabulary, comments are not always related back to the dance / are not constructive
I liked the song.
Good moves.
Practice more.
You knew your dance.
Good choreography.
Too much waiting.
Pre-Proficient / Proficient: ( 3 / 3 + ) Satisfactory - Good use of dance specific vocabulary, some constructive comments
The choreography worked well with the song.
I really enjoyed the cartwheel at the beginning.
Interesting combination of movements.
Good use of levels.
Well rehearsed.
You need to do your steps at the same time.
Some steps were repeated too many times.
Advanced: ( 4 / 4+ / 5 ) - Very good - Excellent use of dance specific vocabulary, consistently constructive and always related back to the dance.
I really enjoyed the cartwheel at the beginning of the dance because it really caught my attention.
Work on improving the smoothness of your connections and formation changes.
You made a great connection with your audience.
Make sure you use your extension to the fullest by pointing your toes and lengthening your arms.
Excellent synchronization throughout.
I really enjoyed your use of travelling steps in the middle of the dance.
Varying the levels throughout will help create more visual interest in your dance.
The song choice really complimented both the choreography and style of the dance.