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Improvisation and Duo (DNCE20027)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Anna Smith
Overview
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This subject brings together two synergetic disciplines: improvisation and duo.
Duo aims to develop contemporary duo skills with an emphasis on weight taking and sharing based on principles of contact improvisation and efficient kinaesthetic function in movement. Strength, coordination, awareness and sensitivity in partnering work are developed. Emphasis is placed on the practice of safe dance techniques as they apply to the duet form.
Improvisation is explored as a means to tap into creative impulse, as a choreographic tool and as a performance modality in its own right. Through the use of Improvisation structures of ‘scores’, students define the conditions required to enter fully into the present moment, deepening their confidence in and connection to creative impulse. Personal movement vocabularies are expanded, while acute responsiveness to external stimuli is developed.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable the student to:
- Further develop skills of the Duo form drawing on content from both contemporary dance and classical ballet genres.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient execution of lifts and falls using counterbalance and low to medium level strength lifting techniques.
- Consolidate skill in creating contemporary duo material.
- Expand skills in timing and spatial awareness, and sensitivity when moving with a partner.
- Utilise improvisation as a method to deepen exploration of personal movement vocabulary, in the development of improvisation scores.
- Work effectively in duet and group improvisations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and sensitively with duo partners
- Display an understanding of how to take weight and how to give weight in the duo form
- Perform duet and improvised material with technical accuracy
- Implement safe dance practice
- Demonstrate the ability to create, articulate and adhere to an improvised score
- Articulate and apply personal movement vocabulary and aesthetic in performance of both improvisation and duo
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE20013 | Dance Technique 3 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE20018 | Dance Technique 4 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10026 | Improvisation and Duo | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
Recommended background knowledge
Successful completion of Year 1 of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) to ensure students have appropriate 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
- Students attend a mid semester interview with 2 staff to review progress across all subjects including Improvisation and Duo elective: Mid Semester
- Coursework – active, physical and ongoing engagement in practical classes (including regular individual feedback) against assessment criteria:End of Semester (80%)
- Written assignment (1200 words) - Written work must be passed to successfully complete the subject: End of Semester (20%)
- 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected: 80% Attendance must be met to pass the subject (Hurdle Requirement)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anna Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 1 X 1.5 hours Improvisation Class & 1 X 1.5 hours Duo Class Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Anna Smith
Time commitment details
60 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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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