Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

Building on from the students’ previous studies in year 1 (level 4) the module aims to provide the student with: • 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.

Outline Syllabus:In this module students will explore and develop advanced technical, creative and expressive skills in dance across the two disciplines of Jazz Commercial 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 Commercial Dance
 Building on from the student ́s studies at level 04, they will continue to develop their technical and artistic skill and abilities in commercial dance. The emphasis at level 5 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 in level 5 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.

Additional Information:The module will build on skills learned at level 4 with regard to practical skills of commercial dance. Assessment is via a formally structured class.