Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

Building on from the students' previous studies in year 1 (level 4) the module aims to provide the student with: 1. An advanced level of practical skill in the movement vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Ballet 2. An advanced level of practical skill in the movement vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Contemporary Dance 3. A thorough, practical engagement, with professional studio practice, class protocol, class etiquette

Outline Syllabus:In this module students will explore and develop advanced technical, creative and expressive skills in dance across the two disciplines of Ballet and Contemporary dance. Teaching will include an exploration of: -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 Ballet Technique In Level 5 the Ballet element will build on from the core skills developed in level 4. It will focus on advanced accuracy, precision and artistic interpretation. The teaching will emphasize the quality of performance and the advancement of more technical skills including partnering and point work for women. Students will develop travelling phrases, which will be performed with multiple turn combinations; Fouettés for women and multiple tours for men. Grande allegro work will include coda. Mime work will be included to enhance the narrative nature of the Classical Repertoire. Contemporary Technique Contemporary dance techniques will build on the student's studies in level 4. The focus of the work will be on the development of higher levels of physicality, advanced complexity, subtle detail and creativity. As with level 4, the studies will involve the development of skills based around the work of the 20th-century masters such as Cunningham, Graham, and Limón, who serves as the foundation for 21st century dance. Structured and unstructured improvisations and contact work will explore the creative and collaborative nature of current practice. Students will be encouraged to further develop their kinaesthetic sensitivities to define the 'self' as an artist.

Module Overview:
Building on from the students' previous studies in year 1 (level 4) the module aims to provide the student with: 1. An advanced level of practical skill in the movement vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Ballet 2. An advanced level of practical skill in the movement vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Contemporary Dance 3. A thorough, practical engagement, with professional studio practice, class protocol, class etiquette The module will allow the students to build upon Ballet and Contemporary dance techniques introduced in level 4. Assessment is via a single integrated ballet/contemporary class.

Additional Information:The module will allow the students to build upon Ballet and Contemporary dance techniques introduced in level 4. Assessment is via a single integrated ballet/contemporary class.