DANCE 250 : Special Topic: Technique: Ballroom and Commercial

Creative Arts and Industries

2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

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Course Overview

Aim: The aim of this course is to prepare students for the diverse kinds of physical engagement that may be required in the dance industry. We will be focussing on the practice of learning and physically articulating diverse dance techniques, with a specific focus on ballroom dance styles and commercial dance styles.

In the ballroom dance classes, students will learn three types of ballroom dances: The Waltz, Tango and Cha-Cha. Students will learn basic techniques and at least one choreography for each type of dance. Also, students will learn basic ‘rules’ of international ballroom dance style. Students will learn how to choreograph routines. The course will also cover the leading and following relationship in ballroom dance and how to work together with dancing partners; as well as the concept of ‘core’ centre between a dancing couple.

In Commercial Dance classes students will learn Jazz and Tap technique and stylistic features, which can be applied in professional performance situations and to teaching and choreography. They will also learn how to pick up choreography that is taught at a fast pace as well as use their personal dance style to inspire movement taught to them when prompted. Students will need to learn and retain formations and perform these cleanly.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

Semester Availability

Semester 2

Course Co-ordinator

Longqi Yu (Johnny) and Morgan Heron

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Dance Studies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate Knowledge and skills in a dance genre (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
  2. Demonstrate Knowledge and skills in a dance genre (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
  3. Demonstrate Knowledge and skills in a dance genre and applying these insights (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Practical 45% Individual Coursework
Practical 45% Individual Coursework
Coursework - Critical Engagement 10% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Practical
Practical
Coursework - Critical Engagement

Teaching & Learning Methods

This is a practical course set in the dance studio. Students will be learning dance pieces and performing them and teaching will be done through and in relation to these tasks.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard [15] point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 2 x 4 hour tutorials, 1 hour of reading and thinking about the content and 5 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

In the event of unexpected disruption

We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.

Copyright Warning Notice

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Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 13/12/2019 09:57 a.m.