MATSEC SEC Dance study materials
MATSEC SEC Dance study resources

MATSEC SEC Dance case studies

MATSEC SEC Dance · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) is a qualification awarded by the MATSEC Examinations Board, which is part of L-Università ta' Malta and is based at the University of Malta, Msida MSD 2080, Malta. SEC Dance is one of the subjects offered within the SEC framework, aimed at secondary-school candidates in Malta who wish to have their achievement in dance formally certified at school-leaving level. It is typically taken by students who study dance within their school curriculum or through private dance training and who want a recognised record of their practical and theoretical work in the subject. Because the MATSEC Board publishes its own syllabus for each subject, the content, assessment components and marking criteria for SEC Dance are defined by that syllabus rather than by any third-party guide. The MATSEC SEC Dance case studies are 5 cases and about 3,672 words.

1

Jon's Solo: Motif Development Under Time Pressure

Jon, 16, is preparing a 90-second solo for the SEC Dance composition component. His theme is 'waiting for news'.

734 words, about 4 min
2

Maya's Return: Safe Practice in a School Hall

Seven dancers aged 15–16 are rehearsing a five-minute group piece in a school hall. The performance is in 18 days.

716 words, about 4 min
3

Leah's Flat Solo: Performance Quality Without Acting

Leah, 15, performs a two-minute contemporary solo for her SEC practical assessment. The teacher's written feedback says: 'Technically accurate but flat.

728 words, about 4 min
4

Comparing 'Conformity' and 'Memory Room' in the Written Paper

You are asked to write a dance appreciation response for the SEC written paper. You attended a youth dance festival and saw two works.

770 words, about 4 min
5

Six Dancers, Two Beginners: Fixing the Group Piece

A group of six dancers is making a three-minute piece for a school showcase in eight weeks. Two dancers, twins Rina and Sara, started dance this year; four have at least three years' training.

724 words, about 4 min