Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Workshop
Module Offerings
5563IAB-SEP-PAR
Aims
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 Jazz Dance
• An advanced level of practical skill in the movement vocabulary, technique, creative and expressive practices of Tap 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 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
Jazz dance
The focus at level 05 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.
Tap
Having developed a strong grounding in Musical Theatre and American Rhythm tap in level 04, students will be asked to enhance their skill in tap by increased complexity of rhythm, more demanding technical elements and great accuracy. Within American Rhythm tap students will further explore rhythmic response. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to explore tap within the context of singing and musical theatre performance.
Additional Information:The module will allow the students to build upon Jazz and Tap dance techniques introduced in level 4. Assessment is via two formally assessed classes.
Assessments
Presentation
Portfolio