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Improvisation and Duo (DNCE10026)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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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:
- 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.
- Develop skill in creating contemporary duo material.
- Develop skill in timing and spatial awareness, and sensitivity when moving with a partner.
- Use improvisation as a method to explore 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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DNCE10017 | Dance Technique 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10022 | Dance Technique 2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE20027 | Improvisation and Duo | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
DNCE30023 Improvisation and Duo -- discontinued
Recommended background knowledge
Successful completion ofYear 1: Semester 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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Students attend a mid semester interview with 2 staff to review progress across all subjects including Improvisation and Duo elective | Mid semester | N/A |
Coursework – active, physical and ongoing engagement in practical classes (including regular individual feedback) against assessment criteria | End of semester | 80% |
Written assignment
| End of semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected: 80% Attendance must be met to pass the subject (Hurdle Requirement) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
60 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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)
Last updated: 3 November 2022