Anatomy for Dance

This subject is not offered in 2016.

Classical Ballet Pedagogy 1A and 1B or Content and Methodology A

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.

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This subject aims to provide the foundation for safe dance teaching, in particular of the young and growing child. The musculo-skeletal system, form and function of muscle and synovial joints, and movement related to dance are studied. Postural alignment and technique faults related to injury are discussed.

Participation and contribution to course work including practical work and reading (50%); written requirements written papers x 2 (40% each); glossary (10%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:

• The ability to apply theory to practice

• The capacity to interpret and analyse

• The ability to evaluate and synthesise data and other information

• The ability to communicate

Not offered in 2009