Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

5502IABMT-SEP-PAR

Aims

• Core dance technique and performance skills required of a musical theatre performer • A developing/Advanced level of practical understanding of the movement, vocabulary, technical skills and practices of Jazz Dance Techniques • A developing/Advanced level of practical understanding of the movement, vocabulary, technical skills and practices of Ballet • A developing/Advanced level of practical understanding of the movement, vocabulary, technical skills and practices of Tap dance techniques

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Across all areas of study students will explore and develop the core skills of dance and dance training: • Centre work/ Barre, floor work, travelling, sequences and combination • Postural alignment, placement and centring principles • Extension, flexion and suppleness in the body
• Control, strength and precision in movement • Use of weight and space in relation to tasks • Musicality- Rhythm, timing, speed and dynamic range • Expression and artistry
• Movement and muscle memory Jazz Dance 
At level 5 the students will be expected to build on their studies at level 4 and work at a more complex and dynamic level and will be asked to develop sequences and routines within the context of musical theatre performance. The Jazz dance techniques will be developed through exploring the work of the principle exponents of the discipline. The students will be asked to further develop theatricality, expressions, strength and flexibility. Jazz dance will be developed through an exploration of dynamics, isolations, fast paced sequences and rhythmic patterns. The work will be developed through the intentions and choreographic approaches of various creative practitioners reflective of concert and theatre jazz dance, and commercial Jazz dance forms.
 Ballet Dance 
Ballet is considered the foundation of the students dance training. Building on from their prior studies students will explore more complex technical and expressive elements of classical dance technique. The students will explore the technical use of the movement vocabulary of ballet, with the emphasis continuing on postural alignment, correct placement, musicality, flexibility and fitness.
 Tap 
Having developed a strong grounding in Musical Theatre and American Rhythm tap in level 4 students will be asked to enhance their skill in tap by increased complexity of rhythm, more demanding technical elements and great accuracy. Within American Rhythm tap students will further explore rhythmic response. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to explore tap within the context of singing and musical theatre performance.
Additional Information:The module builds on skills acquired at level 04 in Jazz, Tap and Ballet. Assessment is via two presentations.

Assessments

Presentation
Presentation