Course Catalogue

LJMU Partner Taught

The aims of this module are to: 1. Provide opportunity to enhance the students level of technique and artistic skills in Commercial dance to a professional level. 2. Provide opportunity to enhance the students level of technique and artistic skills in Jazz dance to a professional level. 3. Enable the student to determine a signature movement style in preparation for professional employment. 4. Synthesize technical skills with creative and artistic practice. 5. Refine the ability to adapt and respond to differing Commercial Dance styles as used by key industry practitioners. 6. Show self-discipline, self-management and learning autonomy in readiness for professional employment.

Outline Syllabus:In Commercial classes there will be a focus on highlighting the cross-genre nature of Commercial Dance, particularly between the techniques studied in Level 5 classes. Students will develop advanced levels of technical and performance ability by interpreting more demanding choreography, complex combinations, and highly dynamic phrase work. In Commercial classes, styles studied may include but are not limited to: Hip Hop (Foundation & New Style) Funk styles, Vogue/Fem and Commercial-Jazz, Freestyle and Heels techniques. In Jazz classes the focus continues to be on improving the students' adaptability and versatility by advancing the difficulty of technical exercises and choreographies learnt in class. Previously studied styles will be covered again with a higher level shown in technique, technical accuracy, creativity, expression, artistry, professional practice and pick up skills. The synthesis of each of these aspects will be judges within performance. Other styles and new emerging trends will also be explored.

Additional Information:The module equips the students with skills to enter the professional industry. Assessment is via two formally assessed classes or performances.