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Eight choreographies must be learned, retained, practiced, and evaluation-ready for approval ("sign-off") certification in this level. For finger cymbal choreographies, submit with cymbals as written (not both R-hand and L-hand dominant). In this level, somatics and choreography share the same evaluation criteria; see the combined rubric at the end of the somatic overview booklet:
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Four of the choreographies represent the 400-level. The first three (Yanna Yanna, Lissa Fakir, and Laylet Hob) are considered successfully approved ("signed off") once "Near Passing" is achieved on the Rubric. Nebtidi Mnein El Hakeiya, as it is in the Choreography Showcase, requires "Passing" for approval ("sign off").
Five Choreography Showcase choreographies must be learned, retained, practiced, and evaluation-ready for performance, meaning a rating of "pass" for approval ("sign-off").
Note: In some cases, such as Laylet Hob or Nebtidi Mnein El Hakeiya, there may be more than one choreography course to the music. For this course, make sure to select the choreography by Suhaila Salimpour.
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The S400d (Advanced Performance 1) course includes advanced-level somatics testing. In previous levels (Foundations and Integrations), somatic testing is about demonstrating an understanding and development of movement. For the Advanced Performance level, dancers must demonstrate their full ability to perform the somatic technique combinations at a performance level.
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Core 3+ rotations and Vocabulary 1 and 2 classes are the primary learning pathway for somatics and technique. Look for those classes that focus on multiple layers, as the Advanced Performance technique focuses on doubletime movements with layers or three layers.
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Choreography short courses are the primary learning pathway for choreography
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A required evaluation step before being eligible to request the certification exam
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A structured assessment with feedback on technique, choreography, and performance work already learned to determine readiness for certification standards, including recital performances in the Advanced Performance level
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