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Body Balance (DNCE20029)
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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BODY BALANCE utilises techniques and approaches from various somatic practices e.g., Yoga, Feldenkrais, Conditioning programs etc., to assist the Dance student to improve individual body range of movement, flexibility, strength and tone. Easeful movement is facilitated through emphasis on correcting muscular imbalances throughout the body.
Intended learning outcomes
- Improved general flexibility with specific attention to increasing range/mobility of the upper body;
- Improved whole body integration;
- Consolidate effective use of the core muscle group in their role of supporting body alignment and motion;
- Establish easeful movement facility and aesthetic through the application of key Yoga principles;
- An established vocabulary of exercises to maintain optimal movement facility throughout the physical structure.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:
- The capacity for kinaesthetic awareness;
- The ability to interpret and analyse;
- The ability to apply theory to practice;
- The capacity to synthesise data and evaluate information;
- The capacity for imaginative, transformative and interpretive activity;
- The capacity to work with unconditional positive regard for self and others;
- The capacity to utilize an internal evaluative mechanism;
- The capacity to give and receive informed feedback;
- The capacity to develop a work methodology;
- The capacity to participate effectively in collaborative learning as a team member whilst respecting individual difference;
- The capacity to engage in productive self directed learning and research;
- The ability to perform at optimum level.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10016 | Choreographic Process into Performance 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DNCE10017 | Dance Technique 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10019 | Choreographic Process into Performance 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DNCE10022 | Dance Technique 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10020 | Body Balance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
Recommended background knowledge
Completion of Year 1 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
- Students attend a mid-semester interview with 2 staff to review progress across all subjects including DNCE 10020 Body Balance - Mid Semester
- Coursework: active, physical and ongoing engagement in practical classes (including regular individual feedback) against assessment criteria: skills development 20%, technical proficiency 30%, work ethic 20% and attendance 10%. A formula is applied to a student’s actual attendance, which distributes marks from 10% down to zero where zero represents less than 60% attendance - End of Semester (Total: 80%)
- Written assignment 1200 words. Written work must be passed to successfully complete the subject - End of Semester (20%)
- 80% Attendance Hurdle must be met to pass the subject (100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anna Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours Teaching period 15 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 26 July 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
1 X 1 hour Body Conditioning per week 1 x 2 Hours Yoga per week Estimated Total Time Commitment: 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