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Dance Technique 5 (DNCE30011)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Meredith Blackburn
mlb@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Dance Technique 5 (DT5) furthers the expansion of skills established in DT4 with emphasis on preparing the student for the professional dance sector. Three classes in Contemporary dance technique, two in Ballet technique and one in Yoga per week form this subject maintaining focus on co-ordination, momentum, economy of action, anatomical function and dynamic alignment to support and expand technical proficiency, articulation and expressiveness. Some classes in both Contemporary and Ballet will be delivered in smaller groups to facilitate greater attention to individual needs. Other classes with dance industry professionals complement the training and foster students’ versatility and ability to respond and adapt to a range of styles and vocabularies. Working at an advanced level in both Ballet and Contemporary technique students are challenged to develop their highest potential in terms of technical proficiency, movement range, cardiovascular endurance, expression and musicality.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable the student to:
- Demonstrate ballet and contemporary techniques with an advanced level of physical and technical proficiency.
- Display advanced skills relating to the acquisition and retention of highly complex movement sequences.
- Demonstrate advanced performance skills within the contexts of ballet and contemporary techniques.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Perform ballet and contemporary techniques at an advanced level through the integration and embodiment of knowledge acquired throughout the course.
- Demonstrate a broad dynamic range encompassing strength, control, flexibility, balance, speed and the ability to efficiently organise changes of direction and traverse space with strength and ease.
- Demonstrate an ability to learn unseen work quickly and accurately.
- Perform complex movement sequences with clarity maintaining dynamics, rhythm, spatial organisation and compositional intent.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE20018 | Dance Technique 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE30015 | Performance Project A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Year 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) ensures all students have appropriate background knowledge
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Two progress assessments in Contemporary Dance and Ballet (10%). Formal written feedback is provided by 2 assessors in both Contemporary Dance and Ballet; the result provides an indication of overall course work mark for Dance Technique 5 and progress towards Formal Practical Exams in Contemporary Dance and Ballet. Students at risk are notified at interview and in writing.
Students attend a mid semester interview with 2 staff to review progress across all subjects, including Dance Technique 5. Formal written feedback from Progress Assessment is discussed.
Coursework (50%) – Active, physical and on-going engagement in practical classes, (including regular individual feedback) against the following criteria:
- Attendance* 5%
- Progress 15%
- Standard 15%
- Work ethic 15%
* 100% punctual and full attendance is expected. A formula is applied to a student’s actual attendance which distributes marks from 5% to zero, where zero represents less than 60% attendance.
Formal Practical Examination in Ballet (1.5 hours) in class group at the end of semester (20%).
Formal Practical Examination in Contemporary Dance (1.5 hours) in class group at the end of semester (20%).
*80% Attendance Hurdle must be met for Yoga to pass the subject. 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected at all classes..
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Meredith Blackburn Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours Teaching period 13 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Meredith Blackburn
mlb@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
3 X 1.5 hours Contemporary Class per week 2 X 1.5 hours Ballet per week 1 X 1.5 hours Yoga per week Estimated Total Time Commitment: 144 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022