Assessment Guide: Dance Investigation

Note on marks and limits: Grade boundaries are set by the IB for each examination session, so any mark ranges below are approximate and unofficial. Word limits and format requirements can change between guide versions; always confirm the exact requirements in the current Dance subject guide your school is teaching before you finalize your work.

What the task is

For the Dance Investigation you research and produce a written comparative study of two dance styles from different cultures. You investigate each style, understand it in its own cultural context, and then compare and contrast them, drawing out meaningful similarities and differences and explaining their significance. The task positions you as a researcher and cross-cultural analyst: you must