Dance Studio
Lichfield Garrick Theatre (Studio Performance Space)
STEPS /Blackboard
DV Cameras
CD / USB / iPod Boom Box
Internet and IT Access

Through this module you will be introduced to professional practice in Dance within a Musical Theatre context. You will, through structured technical workshop and rehearsal, develop a physical warm up regime in accordance with health and safety expectations relative to practical dance work. You will look to develop contrasting dance skills popularised within the Musical Theatre genre, which could include Ballet, Tap and Jazz, demonstrating strengthening technical knowledge of each style as workshops progress. Practical dance assessments may include solo, duo or ensemble work and therefore strong elements of teamwork are expected to be demonstrated within sessions.

You will learn about reflective theory and how to apply it in order to analyse your own dance development throughout workshop and assessment rehearsal sessions. Independent research is expected to be applied in relation to choreographers and practitioners within the field whose works relate to the applied dance style in order to demonstrate a complete understanding of the dance discipline and how it fits into the Musical Theatre genre.

ASSESSMENT ONE: A performance of 20 minutes developed progressively in two phases: to understand and develop a working physical regime of warm ups and exercises conducive to personal health and safety; and to rehearse and perform contrasting choreographed selections in a workshop setting, with attention to both technical ability and use of facial mask ('selling it') through performance. (LO 1 & 2. 60%)

ASSESSMENT TWO: A reflective essay that shows research and critical analysis. An essay that demonstrates the knowledge of techniques and good practice received in workshop sessions, including acquired knowledge of physical warm up techniques, as well as the challenges of working on the selected dance material (theory into practice).
Typically 2000 words addressing (LO 3 & 4. 40%)

Bales M., & Eliot K.. (2013) Dance On Its Own Terms: Histories and Methodologies: OUP USA
Craine D., & Mackrell J. (2010) The Oxford Dictionary Of Dance: OUP Oxford
Gilvey J. (2005) Before The Parade Passes By: St Martins Press
Jowitt D. (2005) Jerome Robbins: His Life, His Theater, His Dance: Simon & Schuster
Minden E. (2006) The Ballet Companion: A Dancers Guide To The Technique, Traditions, And Joys Of Ballet: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Symonds D. , & Taylor M. (2014) Gestures of Music Theater: The Performativity of Song and Dance: OUP USA
Vereen B., & McWaters D. (2008) The Fosse Style: University Press of Florida
Ward Warren G., & Cook S. (1989) Classical Ballet Technique: University Press of Florida

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.