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Dance Skills 1 (MUST10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 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 1
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Overview
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The focus for students in their first year of dance study is on the development of fundamental understanding of a common dance ‘language’ and the implementation of secure and safe dance technique, with particular (though not exclusive) emphasis on technical skill in jazz, tap, and ballet (technique). Course content will include technique, flexibility and strength work, corner work and choreography. Students will be expected to progress at a rate that takes into account their entry-level skills and ability and will be streamed accordingly.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- understand the fundamental components of stage movement – space, time, weight/dynamics, energy, momentum and physical awareness specifically related to jazz, tap, ballet and music theatre choreography;
- display a fundamental comprehension of theory and exhibit developing skills and sound technique in all areas of dance studied;
- understand the fundamentals of dance-based anatomy, injury prevention and rehabilitation and nutrition.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• exhibit extensive practical and theoretical understanding of their discipline including acquisition of skill level, discipline, relevant professional knowledge, and ethics appropriate to professional artistic practice;
• be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
• recognise and value their uniqueness as an artist whilst developing diversification;
• participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
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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Continuous: Preparation and participation in classes, demonstrating continuous application to given tasks: comprising 35% Jazz, 25% Tap Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory progress in Ballet classes | Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
Formal: Performance of two set tasks in Jazz and Tap, comprising: 15% jazz, 15% tap | Week 14 | 30% |
Written: Submission of a journal summary of personal progress made in Dance 1, based on classroom experiences and self-directed study
| Week 15 | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Late submission:
Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rainer Pollard Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 116 Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
144 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022