Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Dance 3

• Unit Code

  MTH3221

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Jayne Louise SMEULDERS

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Description

A continuation of the classes in technique covering the dance forms most used in musical theatre performance - classical dance, jazz dance and tap - at a more advanced level. Teamwork and ensemble performance will also be developed.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MTH2121

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate skills in dance technique suitable for audition requirements by professional groups presenting musical theatre productions.
2. Demonstrate teamwork as part of an ensemble.
3. Perform dance routines and song-and-dance routines at a high level of efficiency in public presentations by the Academy.

Unit Content

1. CLASSICAL DANCE - Ballet for the students with a more advanced level of technique and understanding of technical terms. Classes will focus on the ability to execute enchainments to a higher standard, which will prepare students for balletic work used within Musical Theatre staging. JAZZ DANCE - Technically more advanced classes moving at a faster pace, with students showing good flexibility, style and presentation. The ability to sustain routines at a high performance level will be achieved. TAP DANCE - These classes will develop tap technique at a more advanced level. The students will gain a strong understanding of style, rhythm and ensemble, and confidence to perform routines with increased musicality and precision.
2. In each of the three dance forms studied, flexibility is provided whereby students 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. It is required, in order to graduate, that students must have attained at least a Level 2 Pass in the three separate dance components in Dance.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

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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