Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
5570IAB-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module aims to provide students will specialist performance skills used in contemporary commercial dance practice. The focus of this module will be on technical skill. Students will develop core skills in
1. Gymnastics and pas-de-deux gymnastic floor work
2. Circus Skills including silks, hoop, and static trapeze
Learning Outcomes
1.
Employ a thorough and developed level of application of practical skill in creative dance based gymnastics (solo and pas-de-deux)
2.
Employ a thorough and developed level of application of practical skill in circus performance using at least two techniques developed within the module (silk, hoop and static trapeze etc.)
3.
Demonstrate a thorough practical engagement with professional studio practice and health and safety
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The modules will be taught as two discrete activities unified in the final assessment presentation. The exact nature of the delivery will depend on the prior experience, physical strength and expertise of the student cohort.
Gymnastics:
Gymnastics (solo and pas de deux) are increasingly becoming a requirement for commercial dance performers. As part of the entry requirements all students joining the programme should demonstrate an aptitude for or experience of gymnastic performance. Initially the students will be introduced to basic principles of gymnastics including:
• Flexibility
• Core Strength
• Balance
• Co-ordination
• Upper and lower body strength
• Mental focus
• Discipline
• Performance
More specifically students will be asked to develop skills and abilities in basic Acro skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, front and back walkovers, aerial cartwheels, tucks, turns, jumps, leaps and basic tumbling skills. As the module develops performance and pas-de-deux elements will be introduced.
Circus Skills:
Building on from the basic skills of gymnastics students will be given the opportunity to develop expertise in three specific circus skills – silks, aerial hoop, static trapeze. As the module develops students will be given the support to develop skills in one skills which may form the foundation of their specialist module at level 6
Module Overview:
The module aims to provide students will specialist performance skills used in contemporary commercial dance practice. The focus of this module will be on technical skill. Students will develop core skills in 1. Gymnastics and pas-de-deux gymnastic floor work 2. Circus Skills including silks, hoop, and static trapeze Specialist dance skills at level 5 is intended as a broad overview which the student will be able to develop at level 6. Assessment is via a single integrated specialist performance presentation.
The module aims to provide students will specialist performance skills used in contemporary commercial dance practice. The focus of this module will be on technical skill. Students will develop core skills in 1. Gymnastics and pas-de-deux gymnastic floor work 2. Circus Skills including silks, hoop, and static trapeze Specialist dance skills at level 5 is intended as a broad overview which the student will be able to develop at level 6. Assessment is via a single integrated specialist performance presentation.
Additional Information:Specialist dance skills at level 5 is intended as a broad overview which the student will be able to develop at level 6. Assessment is via a single integrated specialist performance presentation.