Faculty of Education and Arts
School: WA Academy of Performing Arts
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 2Unit Code
MTH2121Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
Y
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
A continuation of classes in technique covering the dance forms most used in musical theatre performance - classical dance, jazz dance and tap - at an intermediate level, and also a continuation of song-and-dance classes in musical stagings of a more complex nature. Development of teamwork and ensemble performance is also a requirement.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from MTH1021
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate teamwork as part of an ensemble.
- Demonstrate with confidence a knowledge of the technical skills required in classical dance, jazz dance and tap dance.
- Perform sequences of steps, or routines, in each of the three dance forms, and couple vocalising with movement/dance in public presentations by the Academy.
Unit Content
- CLASSICAL DANCE - A progression from Classical Dance 1. The student would have a basic knowledge of work and technical terms and would be ready to move on to a more intermediate level. An increased understanding of balletic movement is required and simple enchainments will be taught in preparation for performance.
- JAZZ DANCE - Preparation of the body through a sequence of warm-up exercises. Progressions to develop an understanding of isolations with coordination alignment and flexibility. These classes will promote speed of learning with style and presentation.
- MOVEMENT: A continued exploration for actors.
- SONG & DANCE - This unit continues the coupling of vocalising and dance/movement begun in Semesters One and Two of the BA (Musical Theatre) programme, in a series of ensemble routines of a more complex and extended nature, staged by a choreographer.
- STREAMING: In each of the four dance forms studied, flexibility is provided whereby a student will be streamed to an appropriate level according to the capabilities he/she demonstrates in each particular dance form. These levels are Levels 1, 2 and 3.
- TAP DANCE - This unit continues to build on the basic knowledge of tap technique with greater emphasis on timing and coordination, including group work. A sense of style with good quality and tone will be developed at this level.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Classes and workshops.
Assessment
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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| Type | Description |
|---|
| Test | Practical assessment of Classical Dance |
| Test | Practical assessment of Jazz Dance |
| Test | Practical assessment of Tap |
| Test | Practical assessment of Song & Dance |
| Test | Practical dance assessment (panel) |
Text References
- Appignanesi, L. The caberet. Studio Vista, Cassell & Collier, MacMillan.
- Driver, I. (2000). A century of dance. Hamlyn.
- Steeh, J. (1982). History of ballet & modern dance. London: Bison Books Ltd.
- Sorell, W. (1967). The dance through the ages. Thames & Hudson.
- Pierce-Jones, F. (1976). Body awareness in action. Schoken Books Inc.
- Knoll Hammond, S. (1984). Ballet basics. California: Mayfield Publishing Co.
- Denby, E. (1986). Dance writings. London: Dance Books.
- Giordano, G. (1978). Anthology of American jazz dance. Illinois: Orion Publishing House.
- Kelan, R. (1987). Hoofing on Broadway, history of show dancing. London: Simon & Schuster.
Other References
- Waag, T. (2000). Tap basics! [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's tap intensive 1993 [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's where the action is! [Video]. America Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufolino's double time series [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's great feats of feet [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
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: WA Academy of Performing Arts
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 2Unit Code
MTH2121Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
1Credit Points
20Full Year Unit
Y
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
A continuation of classes in technique covering the dance forms most used in musical theatre performance - classical dance, jazz dance and tap - at an intermediate level, and also a continuation of song-and-dance classes in musical stagings of a more complex nature. Development of teamwork and ensemble performance is also a requirement.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from MTH1021
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Demonstrate teamwork as part of an ensemble.
- Demonstrate with confidence a knowledge of the technical skills required in classical dance, jazz dance and tap dance.
- Perform sequences of steps, or routines, in each of the three dance forms, and couple vocalising with movement/dance in public presentations by the Academy.
Unit Content
- CLASSICAL DANCE - A progression from Classical Dance 1. The student would have a basic knowledge of work and technical terms and would be ready to move on to a more intermediate level. An increased understanding of balletic movement is required and simple enchainments will be taught in preparation for performance.
- JAZZ DANCE - Preparation of the body through a sequence of warm-up exercises. Progressions to develop an understanding of isolations with coordination alignment and flexibility. These classes will promote speed of learning with style and presentation.
- MOVEMENT: A continued exploration for actors.
- SONG & DANCE - This unit continues the coupling of vocalising and dance/movement begun in Semesters One and Two of the BA (Musical Theatre) programme, in a series of ensemble routines of a more complex and extended nature, staged by a choreographer.
- STREAMING: In each of the four dance forms studied, flexibility is provided whereby a student will be streamed to an appropriate level according to the capabilities he/she demonstrates in each particular dance form. These levels are Levels 1, 2 and 3.
- TAP DANCE - This unit continues to build on the basic knowledge of tap technique with greater emphasis on timing and coordination, including group work. A sense of style with good quality and tone will be developed at this level.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Classes and workshops.
Assessment
GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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| Type | Description |
|---|
| Test | Practical assessment of Classical Dance |
| Test | Practical assessment of Jazz Dance |
| Test | Practical assessment of Tap |
| Test | Practical assessment of Song & Dance |
| Test | Practical dance assessment (panel) |
Text References
- Driver, I. (2000). A century of dance. Hamlyn.
- Steeh, J. (1982). History of ballet & modern dance. London: Bison Books Ltd.
- Sorell, W. (1967). The dance through the ages. Thames & Hudson.
- Pierce-Jones, F. (1976). Body awareness in action. Schoken Books Inc.
- Knoll Hammond, S. (1984). Ballet basics. California: Mayfield Publishing Co.
- Appignanesi, L. The caberet. Studio Vista, Cassell & Collier, MacMillan.
- Denby, E. (1986). Dance writings. London: Dance Books.
- Giordano, G. (1978). Anthology of American jazz dance. Illinois: Orion Publishing House.
- Kelan, R. (1987). Hoofing on Broadway, history of show dancing. London: Simon & Schuster.
Other References
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's where the action is! [Video]. America Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufolino's double time series [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's great feats of feet [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Waag, T. (2000). Tap basics! [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
- Bufalino, B. Brenda Bufalino's tap intensive 1993 [Video]. American Tap Dance Orchestra.
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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