Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Practical
Module Offerings
4574IABDAN-SEP-PAR
Aims
1. Provide an understanding of the fundamentals in Contemporary Dance technique.
2. Understand safe practice and the basic biomechanics of movement in Contemporary dance technique.
3. Develop the ability to execute movement vocabulary with articulation, clarity and musicality.
4. Develop the capacity to use a variety of dynamics through movement phrasing whilst using appropriate levels of energy.
5. Develop the appropriate professional studio practice and class protocol for each technique.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Contemporary dance technique.
2.
Establish and use safe practice and work within the appropriate professional studio practice and class protocols.
3.
Demonstrate the learnt movement vocabulary with articulation, clarity, and musicality.
4.
Demonstrate a variety of dynamics through movement phrasing using appropriate levels of energy.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Students will be introduced to the physical principles and characteristics of a range of different techniques within the current Contemporary Dance spectrum. These will include Release based techniques, somatic bodywork, Gaga, or Flying Low and Passing Through. Students will incorporate techniques and principles in simple and complex movement combinations.
Links and connections will be established with relevant materials in Bodymind Learning within Creative Enterprise 1 and Classical Techniques 1.
Students will explore and develop the core skills of dance and dance training:
· Postural alignment, placement and centring principles
· Flexibility and articulation of the body
· Control, strength and precision in movement
· Release and flow
· Use of weight and space in relation to tasks
· Musicality- Rhythm, timing, speed and dynamic range
· Movement and muscle memory
· Expression through movement
Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes and practice taught material outside class time.
Additional Information:This module equips students with an introduction to contemporary technique fundamentals.
Assessment is via a formally assessed class.
Assessments
Reflection