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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dance History and Analysis

  • Unit Code

    DAE1035

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit addresses the history and philosophical movements of western theatre dance from the 19th century to the present day. The unit also explores some of the major contributors to the development of dance.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1206, DAN1035

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the nature of western dance forms in terms of class, gender, other political constructs and aesthetics.
  2. Demonstrate an imaginative approach to the challenges and difficulties faced by dance practices in currently held social values.
  3. Differentiate between the approaches, styles and vocabulary of ballet/modern/contemporary dance choreographers of different periods and within pertinent cultural contexts.
  4. Employ techniques of research and analysis in writing a major essay on a defined dance history topic with appropriate referencing of citations and bibliography.
  5. Identify the aesthetic characteristics and professional achievements and motivations of selected Australian choreographers.
  6. Identify the major contributors to dance and articulate the philosophical premises of their choreography, musical compositions and design elements.
  7. Organise and time manage preparation and presentation of work.
  8. Research and present an analytical seminar on a chosen topic of the designated curriculum that demonstrates a facility with technical and descriptive language.
  9. Write a critically informed and imaginative performance review.

Unit Content

  1. A study of current Australian choreographers with particular emphasis on their positioning in national and international (where applicable) contexts.
  2. Expression of ideas and concepts in both written and oral formats.
  3. Philosophies and practices of pioneers in the main genres of western theatre dance and their subsequent lineages.
  4. Research, planning and critical decision making in assignment preparation and presentation.
  5. The defining characteristics and major influences of romanticism, expressionism, modernism, post-modernism in dance and related art forms.
  6. The socio/political/aesthetic trends in the arts, with particular reference to Australian culture since 1900.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical workshops, seminars, video analysis, performance analysis, research and discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReviewCritical Review40%
EssayMajor Essay50%
ParticipationWorkshop Activities10%

Journal References

  • Brolga
  • Dance Research Journal
  • 24 Hours
  • The Drama Review
  • Contact Quarterly
  • Dance Magazine
  • Writings on Dance
  • Dance Australia
  • Contact Quarterly

Other References

  • Bolshoi Ballet The Magic of the Bolshoi Ballet Sleeping Beauty, historical clips, Romeo, Quixote USSR The Entertainment.
  • Bergsohn, Harold & Partsch-Bergsohn, Isa. European Dance Theatre: Tanztheater: An Overview of Past and Presence. New Jersey, Dance Horizons Video, 1997.
  • Bangarra. Urban Clan, Australia, ABC, 1998, Documentary the Page family U-2208 media.
  • Ballets Russes, The Ballets Russes in Australia: An Avalanche of Dancing, Australia, NFSA, 1999.
  • Balanchine Balanchine Celebration: USA Dance in America 1995
  • Australian Ballet Premiere Gala: The Deep End/Tankard; Alchemy/Page; Red Earth/Welsh Australia ABC 1996.
  • American Ballet Theatre. Gala: Black Swan, Tudor's The Leaves Are Falling, James Kudelka's Cruel World, Nacho Duato's Romanse, MacMillan's Romeo & Juliet, Don Quijote, Tippet's Bruch Violin Concerto USA, 1998.
  • Alvin Ailey. 4 by Ailey: Divining (Jamison), Revelations, Cry, The Stack-up (Beatty), USA, NVC Arts 1988.
  • The following titles listed are videos. Please check the catalogues 'Dance Videos' and 'Feature Films Videos' at the library desk.
  • Cage, Cunningham & Rauschenberg. The Collaborators, USA, Cunningham Dance Foundation, 1987.
  • Feature film, The Red Shoes, UK
  • Graham Martha The Dancer Revealed: A documentary USA.
  • Hanya Holm Hanya: A portrait of a Pioneer USA Dance Horizons 1985.
  • Helpmann. Don Quixote:restored version Nureyev & Aldous, Australia, ABC, 1999.
  • Paris Opera. Diaghilev: Petrouchka, Noces, Rose & Faune, France.
  • Twyla Tharp, The Catherine Wheel, USA.
  • Dancing 3 Dance at Court USA RM Arts 1993.
  • Wigman, Mary. When the Fire Dances Between Two Poles, 1983.
  • Dance of the Century Part 2: American Dance Modern to Postmodernism, USA.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dance History and Analysis

  • Unit Code

    DAE1035

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit addresses the history and philosophical movements of western theatre dance from the 19th century to the present day. The unit also explores some of the major contributors to the development of dance.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded AWD1206, DAN1035

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the nature of western dance forms in terms of class, gender, other political constructs and aesthetics.
  2. Demonstrate an imaginative approach to the challenges and difficulties faced by dance practices in currently held social values.
  3. Differentiate between the approaches, styles and vocabulary of ballet/modern/contemporary dance choreographers of different periods and within pertinent cultural contexts.
  4. Employ techniques of research and analysis in writing a major essay on a defined dance history topic with appropriate referencing of citations and bibliography.
  5. Identify the aesthetic characteristics and professional achievements and motivations of selected Australian choreographers.
  6. Identify the major contributors to dance and articulate the philosophical premises of their choreography, musical compositions and design elements.
  7. Organise and time manage preparation and presentation of work.
  8. Research and present an analytical seminar on a chosen topic of the designated curriculum that demonstrates a facility with technical and descriptive language.
  9. Write a critically informed and imaginative performance review.

Unit Content

  1. A study of current Australian choreographers with particular emphasis on their positioning in national and international (where applicable) contexts.
  2. Expression of ideas and concepts in both written and oral formats.
  3. Philosophies and practices of pioneers in the main genres of western theatre dance and their subsequent lineages.
  4. Research, planning and critical decision making in assignment preparation and presentation.
  5. The defining characteristics and major influences of romanticism, expressionism, modernism, post-modernism in dance and related art forms.
  6. The socio/political/aesthetic trends in the arts, with particular reference to Australian culture since 1900.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Practical workshops, seminars, video analysis, performance analysis, research and discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReviewCritical Review40%
EssayMajor Essay50%
ParticipationWorkshop Activities10%

Journal References

  • Brolga
  • Dance Research Journal
  • 24 Hours
  • The Drama Review
  • Contact Quarterly
  • Dance Magazine
  • Writings on Dance
  • Dance Australia
  • Contact Quarterly

Other References

  • Bolshoi Ballet The Magic of the Bolshoi Ballet Sleeping Beauty, historical clips, Romeo, Quixote USSR The Entertainment.
  • Bergsohn, Harold & Partsch-Bergsohn, Isa. European Dance Theatre: Tanztheater: An Overview of Past and Presence. New Jersey, Dance Horizons Video, 1997.
  • Bangarra. Urban Clan, Australia, ABC, 1998, Documentary the Page family U-2208 media.
  • Ballets Russes, The Ballets Russes in Australia: An Avalanche of Dancing, Australia, NFSA, 1999.
  • Balanchine Balanchine Celebration: USA Dance in America 1995
  • Australian Ballet Premiere Gala: The Deep End/Tankard; Alchemy/Page; Red Earth/Welsh Australia ABC 1996.
  • American Ballet Theatre. Gala: Black Swan, Tudor's The Leaves Are Falling, James Kudelka's Cruel World, Nacho Duato's Romanse, MacMillan's Romeo & Juliet, Don Quijote, Tippet's Bruch Violin Concerto USA, 1998.
  • Alvin Ailey. 4 by Ailey: Divining (Jamison), Revelations, Cry, The Stack-up (Beatty), USA, NVC Arts 1988.
  • The following titles listed are videos. Please check the catalogues 'Dance Videos' and 'Feature Films Videos' at the library desk.
  • Cage, Cunningham & Rauschenberg. The Collaborators, USA, Cunningham Dance Foundation, 1987.
  • Feature film, The Red Shoes, UK
  • Graham Martha The Dancer Revealed: A documentary USA.
  • Helpmann. Don Quixote:restored version Nureyev & Aldous, Australia, ABC, 1999.
  • Paris Opera. Diaghilev: Petrouchka, Noces, Rose & Faune, France.
  • Twyla Tharp, The Catherine Wheel, USA.
  • Dancing 3 Dance at Court USA RM Arts 1993.
  • Dance of the Century Part 2: American Dance Modern to Postmodernism, USA.
  • Hanya Holm Hanya: A portrait of a Pioneer USA Dance Horizons 1985.
  • Wigman, Mary. When the Fire Dances Between Two Poles, 1983.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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