Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Dance 1
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Urdang Academy
Module Code	09 35063
Module Lead	Lynsey McDougall
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	40
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-256 hours Guided independent study-144 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	In Dance 1 students will study the basic fundamentals in classical ballet, contemporary, jazz and tap dance techniques. The purpose of the module is to provide a clear understanding of the technical and artistic requirements as necessary to the demands of dance and musical theatre. This year 1 module will develop the necessary knowledge and understanding of the aesthetic concepts which support the acquisition of appropriate technical skills. Technique classes are provided weekly and are structured to enable students to chart and monitor their own progress.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of dance technique in the chosen dance genres; Demonstrate an understanding of musicality and artistic interpretation as required by each discipline; Express the necessary stylistic demands as necessary for the dance solo; Demonstrate self-awareness and understanding of independent physical training appropriate to the demands of each dance discipline.
Assessment	35063-01 : Classwork Performance 1 : Practical (40%) 35063-02 : Classwork Performance 2 : Practical (40%) 35063-03 : Solo performance : Practical (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Performance in 2 tutor-led dance classes (students’ choice) from the following list: Classical ballet; tap; jazz; contemporary (approx. 1 hour each class) (40% each class); And 1 dance solo in a taught subject of the student’s choice (approx. 1.5 minutes) (20%). Reassessment: Failed component only: Performance in 2 tutor-led dance classes (students’ choice) from the following list: Classical ballet; tap; jazz; contemporary (approx. 1 hour each class) (40% each class); And 1 dance solo in a taught subject of the student’s choice (approx. 1.5 minutes) (20%).
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