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Dancing the Dance 3: Train like a Dancer (DNCE20033)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Dancing the Dance 3 is a practice based program which offers students who have some dance experience or who have undertaken Dancing the Dance 1 or Dancing the Dance 1 and 2, the opportunity to experience an intensive intermediate level training program. The subject includes one Ballet class and one Contemporary class per week for 12 weeks. Students will focus on improving their flexibility, strength, and range of motion. Ballet classes will include barre work, centre work and enchainment. Contemporary classes will include floor work, centre work and travelling sequences.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- effectively engage in practical workshops and classes, demonstrating commitment to the development and application of skills in studio tasks and self-directed practice;
- implement a personal warmup program based on efficient alignment, conditioning and dance techniques to improve flexibility, strength and control;
- perform movement material efficiently and proficiently;
- incorporate spatial awareness, musicality and dynamic range in movement;
- critically evaluate their own learning in the context of regular coaching and feedback from the teacher.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10027 | Dancing the Dance 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
DNCE20031 | Dancing the Dance 2: Create & Perform | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
As this subject is highly practical and learning is achieved through doing students will be expected to meet the inherent course requirements by attending a minimum 80% of scheduled classes and fully participate in all classes.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
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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Active, physical and sustained engagement in practical classes in Contemporary Dance and Ballet, including the incorporation of ongoing, individual feedback and coaching. Individual progress will be assessed against the following criteria: Attendance 10% Skills Development 30% Technical Proficiency 30% Work ethic 30% | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Presentation of a personal warmup program based on efficient alignment, conditioning and dance techniques to improve flexibility, strength and control. (10 minute Presentation)
| Week 8 | 25% |
Practical Examination of typical Contemporary Dance movement including floor sequence, centre exercise and travelling sequence. (15 minutes of movement material set by teacher)
| Week 10 | 20% |
Practical Examination of typical Ballet movement including Barre exercise, centre exercise and travelling enchainement. (15 minutes of movement material set by teacher)
| Week 11 | 20% |
A journal responding to guided questions which critically evaluate individual learning in skill development, technical proficiency and artistry.
| End of semester | 25% |
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 90 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be available on LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Dancing the Dance - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 19 April 2024