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Dance Technique 4 (DNCE20018)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On 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
Semester 2 (Early-Start)
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Overview
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The training paradigm in contemporary and classical dance techniques is continued with three classes in Contemporary, two in Ballet and one in Yoga providing the platform for further development of technically strong dancers capable of exploring the breadth of artistry within their dance technique. Two classes in both Contemporary and Ballet will be delivered in smaller groups to provide individualized application of training. Training in each of the techniques will deepen the knowledge of the body and its movement possibilities. Students will study the advanced steps of Ballet with an emphasis on demi-pointe work and steps of grand elevation. In Contemporary Dance classes, presentation of more demanding movement sequences assists students to develop greater technical proficiency and a more extensive movement range. Classes continue to highlight the importance of efficient alignment, cardiovascular endurance, expression and musicality.
This subject continues to integrate the conceptual language and practices of the subject Integrated Body Mind Practices and is taken alongside a Dance Elective.
Intended learning outcomes
- Extend the application of alignment principles, technical accuracy and energy efficiency in the execution of more complex movement phrases in contemporary and ballet technique.
- Increased ability to organise and direct the body in time and space.
- Increased ability to direct the body’s centre of mass around and away from its axis.
- Further development of muscular strength, tone and flexibility.
- Capacity to use visualisation techniques to enhance movement form.
- A strong work ethic (maintenance of self-discipline, concentration and application).
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:
- The capacity for kinaesthetic awareness
- The ability to move within aesthetic domains
- The facility to dance in particular contemporary movement techniques
- A facility with ballet and contemporary technique
- The application of theory to practice
- The capacity to synthesise data and evaluate information
- Capacities of imagination, transformation, and interpretation
- The ability to perform
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 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE20019 | Choreographic Process into Performance 4 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
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 Dance Technique 4. Formal written feedback from Progress Assessment is discussed. | Mid semester | 10% |
2 Progress Assessments in Contemporary Dance and Ballet. 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 3 and progress towards Formal Practical Exams 2 in Contemporary Dance and Ballet. Students at risk are notified at interview and in writing. | Mid semester | 20% |
COURSEWORK - Active, physical and on-going engagement in practical classes in Contemporary Dance and Ballet, (including regular individual feedback) against the following criteria: Attendance (100% punctual and full attendance is expected. A formula is applied to a student's actual attendance which distributes marks from 5% to 0%, where zero represents less than 60% attendance) (5%), Progress (15%), Standard (15%), Work Ethic (15%). | During the teaching period | 50% |
Formal Practical Examination in Ballet in class group.
| End of semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected (80% attendance must be met for Yoga) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Anna Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 140 hours total Total time commitment 140 hours Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 31 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
Time commitment details
3 X 1.5 hours Contemporary Class 2 X 1.5 hours Ballet 1 X 1.5 hours Yoga Estimated Total Time Commitment: 140 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
- Texts
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)
Last updated: 3 November 2022