Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Workshop

Module Offerings

5503IAB-SEP-PAR

Aims

The module aims to provide the student with: • An advanced level of practical skill in the movement, vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Jazz Dance. 
 • An advanced level of practical skill in the movement, vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Commercial Dance. 
 • A thorough, practical engagement with professional studio practice, class protocol, class etiquette.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:In this module students will explore and develop advanced technical, creative and expressive skills in dance across the two disciplines of Jazz Dance and Commercial Dance including and Tap dance. Teaching will include an exploration of: • Centre work, floor work, travelling, sequences and combinations • 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 • Complexity Jazz Dance
 The focus will be on developing advanced levels of performance skill within the context of more demanding choreography (complex combinations and highly dynamic phrase work). This approach is designed to challenge the students' adaptability and versatility. Students will also be introduced to Jazz Dance pas de deux. Additionally students will incorporate musical theatre skills including the integration of acting and song. Commercial Dance
 The focus will be on developing their technical and artistic skill and abilities in Commercial Dance. The emphasis is on the enhancement of precision, musicality, performance and theatricality. The students will also develop more advanced skills in partner work. Commercial Dance is a wide genre of dance and students will be introduced to a broader range of styles and techniques. As Commercial Dance has entered the mainstream of theatrical forms students will also look at how it has become integrated with other concert dance forms, particularly Jazz Dance.

Assessments

Practice
Practice