Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Practical
Module Offerings
4572IABCOM-SEP-PAR
Aims
1. Provide an understanding of the fundamentals of Ballet technique.
2. Provide an understanding of the fundamentals of Contemporary dance technique.
3. Understand safe practice and the basic biomechanics of movement in each technique.
4. Develop the ability to execute the movement vocabulary with articulation, clarity, and musicality.
5. Develop the capacity to use a variety of dynamics through movement phrasing whilst using appropriate levels of energy.
6. Develop the appropriate understanding of professional studio practice and class protocol for each technique.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Ballet technique.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Contemporary dance
technique.
3.
Use safe practice and always demonstrate the appropriate professional studio practice and class protocols
4.
Execute the learnt movement vocabulary with articulation, clarity, and musicality.
5.
Demonstrate a variety of dynamics through movement phrasing using appropriate levels of energy.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Across both techniques students will explore and develop the technical core skills of:
• Postural alignment, placement and centring principles.
• Flexibility and articulation of the body.
• Control, strength and precision in movement.
• Use of weight and space in relation to tasks.
• Musicality- Rhythm, timing, speed and dynamic range.
• Movement and muscle memory.
• Expression through movement.
Ballet Technique
The module will focus on providing students with a consistent understanding of the technical fundamentals and develop the students’ creative ability in the expressive and technical use of the movement vocabulary of Ballet.
Special attention will focus on dynamic alignment, core stability and body awareness to provide students with a solid base and promote safe practice.
Contemporary Dance Technique
The module will introduce students to the physical principles and characteristics of Con-temporary dance, by exploring different stylistic systems and techniques within the spectrum. Students will investigate and develop the ability to use the techniques and principles within simple and complex movement combinations.
Additional Information:The module introduces students to Ballet and Contemporary dance techniques.
Assessment is via two formally assessed classes.