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Body Knowledges: Dance Science (DNCE10029)
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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Overview
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This subject equips students with the skills and knowledge to understand the mind-body and movement through the nexus of art and science. Emphasis is placed equally on scientific knowledge (dance science) and embodied practice (somatic modes of learning) which are both essential for the training of elite professional dancers. By weaving together these two complementary threads (dance science with somatic practice), students develop a broad foundation on which to develop further advanced dance training.
The dance science thread blends theory and practice to investigate the body and mind through physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning, psychology and safe dance practice (including warm-up/cool down, rest and recovery, supplementary fitness training, and nutrition).
The somatic practice thread draws on Eastern and Western approaches to embodied knowledge (including Feldenkrais, Ideokinesis, Alexander Technique, Pilates, Tai Qi and Body Mind Centering), to provide experiential insight into the skeletal, muscular, visceral, vestibular and neurological systems of the human body in order to enhance effective performance and personal expressiveness.
Together the somatic and scientific threads combine to generate an in-depth knowing of the mind-body and clarify each student’s understanding of their unique physical and psychological self and patterns of moving. Through this course, students will develop the knowledge to optimise their physical and mental performance, avoid injury and work safely as dancers within diverse situations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate core stabilization and core-distal connectivity through experiential anatomy;
- describe how skeleton, muscles and fascia interact in shaping dance movement using biomechanical analysis;
- explore movement potential through somatic informed tasks and developmental movement patterns;
- participate in movement enquiries and tests to develop personal goals and plans for enhanced movement articulation and fluency;
- situate body knowledges within cultural and historical understandings and frames of reference.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DNCE10018 | Integrated Body Mind Practices 1 | No longer available |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In pairs demonstrate and explain movement and alignment principles in action, equivalent to 1200 words
| Week 6 | 30% |
Kinesiology and anatomy demonstration and presentation, equivalent to 1200 words
| Week 12 | 30% |
Documentation and reflection on learning and articulation of cultural basis for body knowledges
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Brenton Surgenor Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours Total time commitment 204 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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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: 31 January 2024