Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Practical

Module Offerings

6542DAN-SEP-PAR

Aims

The Performance Company module aims to provide students with the experience of working as dancers in a simulated professional context. The module is focused on two professional productions, the first a full-scale musical theatre production directed by top Industry professionals and the second a showcase presentation of varied dance work created by external guests with some in-house input. The work will reflect all areas of dance practice studied from multiple genres with a commercial Industry focus.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Present a high level of artistic and technical performance through a diverse range of dance work
2.
Understand and physically articulate the role of the Musical Theatre performer in the context of exploring integrated practice
3.
Enhance a deeper understanding of professional working practices through work with external creative guests
4.
Commit to the role of ensemble member working within a simulated professional company
5.
Develop a multi-faceted performance role, enhancing performance diversity

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The module is designed to bridge the gap between being a student and being a professional dance performer. Professional guests and in-house staff will work with the students to create and produce two separate programmes of work that will highlight the student's professional development at two separate points within their final academic year. This is geared towards showcasing the students Musical Theatre and Commercial/Theatre Dance skills. Students will be assessed on two separate physical performances. They will receive a mark for process and performance for both productions.
Additional Information:Sarah E. Baker is the Module Leader

Assessments

Practice

Practice