Overview

This topic combines the traditional training of Classical Ballet and the theoretical study of Contemporary Dance Performance with its origins. Students will develop a critical approach to the study of dance, including the relationship between practice and theory, the ability to place dance in an historical framework, and political, social, … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce classical ballet exercises, concepts, and terminology at a developing level
  • Build on the dancer’s flexibility, strength and coordination in the technique
  • Encourage a self-disciplined approach to training
  • Instil critical thinking about contemporary dance practice and theory
  • Connect the processes of analysis to the artist’s practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Execute classical ballet exercises
2.
Synthesise practice and feedback to exhibit control in set ballet vocabularies
3.
Adapt instruction to strategies of self-directed improvement
4.
Research and evaluate performance in the contemporary dance genre
5.
Critique dance artists, genres and practices using theory

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Requisites information

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