OPP4006 Social Dance and Cultural Practices Assignment Brief 2024-25 | BNU

Published: 02 Aug, 2025

Category	Assignment	Subject	Sociology
University	Buckinghamshire New University	Module Title	OPP4006 Social Dance and Cultural Practices

Assessment Type	PR1
Academic Year	2024-25

OPP4006 Assignment Task

** Upload the cover sheet by 9 am, Wednesday, 7th May. This should include your name, student ID and any other relevant group information (e.g. the title of the choreography).

[Oral presentation]

In small groups (agreed by the module leader), you will need to create a 3-minute oral presentation. This should be presented at the beginning of PR1.
All group members should contribute to the 3-minute oral presentation. This should simply be spoken and not include slides.
Within the presentation, you will need to:
Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the chosen social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.
Rationalise the chosen music, movements and theme of the group's social dance choreography.

[Social dance choreography]

The group will need to design and perform a 2-3 minute social dance choreography.
The choreography design, group performance and various aspects of teamwork (including etiquette, manner and synchronisation, etc.) will be assessed.
Attention should be given to musicality, correct footwork, hip actions and arm movements.

[Q&A]

At the end of PR1, there may be a short Q&A to discuss the group work in more detail and to follow up on anything discussed in the verbal presentation.

If you are registered with the Disability and Inclusion Services or have a disability, please contact your module leader to discuss how your reasonable adjustments will be applied to this assignment.

OPP4006 Learning Outcomes

This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:

LO1: Demonstrate knowledge of social dance and culture
LO2: Apply practical social dance skills with appropriate etiquette, manner, and teamwork

Practicalities: Referencing, presenting and submitting your work

Submit your cover sheet via Turnitin, including your name, student ID and any other relevant group information.
The use of cue cards is allowed for the 3-minute oral presentation if needed.
Health and safety must be considered through the appropriate choice of footwear (e.g. Latin dance shoes, jazz dance shoes, ballet dance shoes or soft sole trainers) and clothes.

Confidentiality

You should maintain and respect confidentiality concerning the protection of personal, technical and/or commercial information of a sensitive nature in your assessed work.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means taking responsibility for your work.

When you submit an assignment, you are making a declaration that it is your work and that you have acknowledged the contribution of others and their ideas in its development (for example, by referencing them appropriately).

Assessment Criteria

	0-29 (F) – Fail Not successful	30-39 E – Marginal fail Below required standard	40-49 (D) Pass Satisfactory	50-59 (C) Pass Good	60-69 (B) Pass Very Good	70-79 (A) Pass Excellent	80-100 (A+) Pass Outstanding
AC1: Knowledge of chosen social dance styles and rationale for the design of the social dance choreography (LO1): Group Mark/Feedback This should include evidence of: · Knowledge and understanding of the chosen social dance styles and the background culture of these styles Rationale for the chosen music, movements and theme of the group's social dance choreography.	The group work demonstrates a limited and/or inaccurate or no knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is little or no demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. There is little or no evidence of research in the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates insufficient knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is insufficient demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. There is limited evidence of wider research and/or wider research lacks relevance in the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is sufficient demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. Wider research is relevant but largely restricted to core texts and only partially integrated in the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates a sound breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is a sound demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. Wider research is largely limited to core texts but has clearly enhanced the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates a refined knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is a sophisticated demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. Wider research shows a range of sources being used and applied in the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates a highly accomplished knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is a highly accomplished demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. Application of wider research is fully evident in the presentation and Q&A.	The group work demonstrates an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles. There is an exceptional demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography. Application of extensive research is evident throughout the presentation and Q&A.
AC2: Design and Performance of social dance choreography (LO2): Group Mark/ Feedback This should include evidence of: · Demonstration of 2-3 minute social dance choreography · Demonstration of appropriate choreography design, group performance, and various aspects of teamwork, including etiquette, manner, and synchronisation.	The group work demonstrates limited or no ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates insufficient ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates a sufficient ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates a consistent and confident ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates a highly proficient ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates a highly accomplished ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group -Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism	The group work demonstrates an exceptional ability to: - Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece. - Perform effectively as a synchronised group - Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism
AC3: Practical social dance skills & technique (LO3): Individual Task This should include evidence of: · Appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques, including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movements. · Appropriate use of timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates limited or no ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates an insufficient ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates a sufficient ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates a consistent and confident ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates a highly proficient ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates a highly accomplished ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.	The individual work demonstrates an exceptional ability to: - Perform appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movement. - Use appropriate timing, rhythm and expression.

0-29 (F) –

Fail

Not successful

30-39 E –

Marginal fail

Below required standard

40-49 (D)

Pass

Satisfactory

50-59 (C)

Pass

Good

60-69 (B)

Pass

Very Good

70-79 (A)

Pass

Excellent

80-100 (A+)

Pass

Outstanding

AC1: Knowledge of chosen social dance styles and rationale for the design of the social dance choreography (LO1): Group Mark/Feedback

This should include evidence of:

· Knowledge and understanding of the chosen social dance styles and the background culture of these styles

Rationale for the chosen music, movements and theme of the group's social dance choreography.

The group work demonstrates a limited and/or inaccurate or no knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is little or no demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

There is little or no evidence of research in the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates insufficient knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is insufficient demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

There is limited evidence of wider research and/or wider research lacks relevance in the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is sufficient demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

Wider research is relevant but largely restricted to core texts and only partially integrated in the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates a sound breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is a sound demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

Wider research is largely limited to core texts but has clearly enhanced the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates a refined knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is a sophisticated demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

Wider research shows a range of sources being used and applied in the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates a highly accomplished knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is a highly accomplished demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

Application of wider research is fully evident in the presentation and Q&A.

The group work demonstrates an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the social dance styles and the cultural background of these styles.

There is an exceptional demonstration of the ability to rationalise the overall design of the social dance choreography.

Application of extensive research is evident throughout the presentation and Q&A.

AC2: Design and Performance of social dance choreography (LO2): Group Mark/ Feedback

This should include evidence of:

· Demonstration of 2-3 minute social dance choreography

· Demonstration of appropriate choreography design, group performance, and various aspects of teamwork, including etiquette, manner, and synchronisation.

The group work demonstrates limited or no ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates insufficient ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates a sufficient ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates a consistent and confident ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates a highly proficient ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates a highly accomplished ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

-Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

The group work demonstrates an exceptional ability to:

- Choregraph an appropriate group social dance piece.

- Perform effectively as a synchronised group

- Work effectively as part of a group showing professionalism

AC3: Practical social dance skills & technique (LO3): Individual Task

This should include evidence of:

· Appropriate and expressive use of taught social dance techniques, including correct footwork, hip actions and arm movements.

· Appropriate use of timing, rhythm and expression.

The individual work demonstrates limited or no ability to: