Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Dance 2

• Unit Code

  MTH2121

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Christabel Joy ELLIS

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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:

1. Demonstrate teamwork as part of an ensemble.
2. Demonstrate with confidence a knowledge of the technical skills required in classical dance, jazz dance and tap dance.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. MOVEMENT: A continued exploration for actors.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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