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Dance Technique 1 (DNCE10017)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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Dance Techniques 1 establishes the basis for fundamentally aware and intelligent dance artists. Four classes a week in both Ballet and Contemporary provide the foundation for students to become technically strong dancers and to explore the artistry of dance technique. Classes will focus on developing technical expertise with an emphasis on coordination, momentum, economy of action, precision of mechanics, anatomical function and alignment, utilising visualisation whilst also valuing the individual’s inbuilt knowledge of the body to move. This subject aims to integrate the conceptual language and practices of the subject, Integrated Body Mind Practices, through coaching and application in technique classes.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- demonstrate the fundamentals of Contemporary and Ballet technique and understand the objectives of technical training in these genres;
- demonstrate a rudimentary physical understanding of the principles of functioning alignment, technical accuracy and energy efficiency;
- develop an ability to work within a range of Contemporary Dance styles and vocabularies;
- demonstrate an analytical approach to ballet technique through: displaying ability to apply and retain corrections, self-assess and problem solve.
- demonstrate an awareness of how to execute movement phrases and enchainment with differentiated and contrasting movement qualities, kinaesthetic awareness and engaging presence;
- capacity to dance with spatial clarity;
- develop a clear work ethic, maintaining self-discipline, concentration and application through: demonstrating a focussed, intelligent and inquiring approach to learning.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
• the capacity for kinaesthetic awareness;
• the ability to move within aesthetic domains;
• the facility to dance contemporary and classical techniques;
• the application of theory to practice;
• the capacity to synthesise conceptual ideas and evaluate information;
• capacities of imagination, transformation and interpretation;
• the ability to perform at optimal level.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10016 | Choreographic Process into Performance 1 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
DNCE10018 | Integrated Body Mind Practices 1 | Not available in 2024 |
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
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 1. Formal written feedback from Progress Assessment is discussed. | Mid semester | N/A |
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 1 and progress towards Formal Practical Exams 2 in Contemporary Dance and Ballet. Students at risk are notified at interview and in writing. | Mid semester | 10% |
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) - TOTAL: (50%) | Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Formal Practical Examination in Ballet
| End of semester | 20% |
Formal Practical Examination in Contemporary Dance in class group
| End of semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected (80% attendance Hurdle Requirement) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
144 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Conditioning with Imagery for Dancers. 2010 Donna Krasnow and Jordana Deveau.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Last updated: 3 November 2022