Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Practical
Module Offerings
3530FDAN-SEP-PAR
Aims
The Dance Fundamentals module aims to provide students with a strong foundation in dance performance technique across a range of styles and choreographic approaches. This includes Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Commercial Styles
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply and engage the body correctly in the fundamental practice of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Commercial, and Tap techniques.
2.
Engage in strengthening practice to enhance correct posture and physical control.
3.
Exhibit a fundamental understanding of musical expression, rhythm, and dynamics.
4.
Adopt methods for strengthening pick up skills and choreographic retention.
5.
Demonstrate confidence in presenting a professional attitude towards class.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module will enable students to explore and develop the fundamentals required within the following techniques: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Commercial Dance Styles.
This will encourage and aid the students to access this via the following fundamental areas:
Posture, alignment, weight placement and core stability.
The ability to access correct use of muscles required for specific techniques.
Flexibility, Co-ordination and strength.
Musicality and awareness of timing, phrasing and dynamic variation.
Performance and artistic expression.
The module will be delivered primarily through a series of structured dance classes focusing on dance technique at the centre of the module.
Additional Information:Sarah E Baker is the Module Leader (s.baker@lipa.ac.uk)