Dance 2

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Dance in second semester extends the work of first semester with further exploration of technique, style, character and story. In the latter part of the semester routines will be developed for presentation in the final concert performance, which will also be the formal assessment task for this subject.

Upon completion of this subject students will:
• demonstrate a developing ability to implement understanding of the relationship between dance and storytelling in music theatre in practice, including consideration of style, character and context;
• understand the importance of supporting choreography with sound technique and safe dance practice.

Continuous: preparation and participation in classes, demonstrating continuous application (60%)
Formal: based on performance of 2 set routines in the end-of-year concert in week 10 (15% each)
Written: Written: self-assessment based on a journal of classroom experiences and self-directed study 250 words, due week 10 (10%)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject students will:
• exhibit developing knowledge of the key basic components of music theatre performance;
• have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems;
• exhibit a developing capacity for self-reflection, analysis and critical thinking.