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Dance Studies

Stage I

Introduction to Dance and Creative Processes

To develop an understanding of our moving bodies through movement awareness, dance improvisation, choreography and creative and analytic writing. Students will undertake both theoretical and practical classes focusing on a range of practices that dancers and movement practitioners use to facilitate kinaesthetic awareness, experimentation, communication and choreography. Students will explore somatic theory and practice, improvisation scores, choreography and dance analysis. (DANCE 101 not available for BDanceSt)

Dance History and Contexts

Study of the historical development in western theatre dance from the nineteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century.

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 1

A study of contemporary dance practices through the choreography, creative facilitation and techniques of contemporary dance makers. For BDanceSt students only.

Dance Kinesiology

Introduction to physiological and kinesiological analysis of dance movements. The study of skeletal alignment, muscular balance and mechanical efficiency.

Dance Vocabulary I: Ballet

Introducing the study of ballet: history, social contexts, styles, dancing vocabulary, language, influential persons and events. Can you teach a balletic warm-up? Can you recognise and feel the difference between a classical and romantic ballet?

Restriction: DANCE 105

Dance Technique

Continuation of work undertaken in DANCE 120 with exploration of skills, repertoire, and merging dance styles.

Prerequisite: DANCE 120

Restriction: DANCE 105

Dance Education

The study of dance education practice and theory that shapes teaching and learning of dance in school and community contexts. Note, this course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.

Restriction: DANCE 111, 130

Stage II

Dance and Culture

Examines the interrelationship between dance and wider political and cultural movements through practical dance classes and theoretical investigations into diverse cultural environments around the world. Students physically and theoretically engage in the study of various dance forms such as Tango, Salsa, Dabkeh, traditional Chinese dance and Bharata Natyam.

Prerequisite: 60 points at Stage I in any subject(s)

Dance and Interdisciplinarity

Building integrated connections with other arts disciplines such as music, literature, art.

Prerequisite: DANCE 101 or 110

Choreography and Performance

Focuses on the development and consolidation of choreographic and performance skills.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 2

The study of contemporary dance practices through the choreography, creative facilitation and techniques of contemporary dance makers in the twentieth century.

Prerequisite: DANCE 101 or 110

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

New Zealand Dance Contexts and History

Emphasis is on the socio-historical developments of dance in the twentieth century. Choreographers, dancers, designers and composers who have created, influenced and shaped dance in New Zealand will be studied via lectures, videos, scores, and reconstructions.

Prerequisite: DANCE 107

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

Dance Vocabulary II

Exploring and analysing contemporary dance practices and techniques. Movement skills and performance skills will be developed integrating personal movement with techniques.

Prerequisite: DANCE 120

Restriction: DANCE 205

Safe Dance Practices

Establishing the theory and practice of safe dance practices within education, performance and health related contexts. Anatomy, kinesiology and dance conditioning methodologies will be studied in relation to dance practice.

Prerequisite: DANCE 112

Restriction: DANCE 205, 221

Community Dance

Entering diverse community settings and teaching and learning dance; analysing the roles and functions of dance in your own and other's communities. Note, this course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.

Prerequisite: DANCE 131

Restriction: DANCE 230

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage I in Dance Studies

Stage III

Dance Project

Resident/Guest Artist project that gives students an intensive experience of a particular choreographic vocabulary and repertoire. Not available to BA students.

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Dance and Improvisation

Developing an embodied personal practice, and understanding of the theory and practice of contact improvisation and its influence in dance, education and community contexts.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand

An examination of dance in New Zealand including Māori, Pacific Island, European, and Asian influences. Emphasis will be on developments during the twentieth century of traditional form into contemporary practice, indigenous forms in NZ society, the developments in ballet, contemporary and popular dance.

Prerequisite: DANCE 212

Contemporary Dance and Choreography 3

The study of contemporary dance practices through the choreography and techniques of contemporary dance makers.

Prerequisite: DANCE 210

Dance Production

Dance works are choreographed on the students by leading dance professionals in their chosen genre, resulting in a dance production. Not available to BA students.

Prerequisite: Any 45 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Dance and Technology

Project based study of the interaction between technology and dance. Including hands-on practice with video, digital photography and the study of dance for film.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Dance Composition

Studio based course developing improvisational and compositional skills. Choreographic principles are studied as guidelines for structure and design in movement.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Dance Vocabulary III

Refining and deepening dance practices and pedagogy strategies specific to contemporary dance. Choreographic research methods are introduced with emphasis upon articulating key questions and processes for problem solving.

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Restriction: DANCE 308

Professional Practices

Developing skills and knowledge in planning and managing for careers in the diverse dance professions. Students will develop arts management and financial business skills, such as learning to write grant applications, CVs and personal plans that relate to employment and funding issues.

Prerequisite: DANCE 222

Restriction: DANCE 321

Dance Education Research

Analysis of dance teaching and learning philosophies, issues and theories as they are translated from texts and curriculum into classroom and community practice. This course does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in New Zealand.

Prerequisite: DANCE 231

Restriction: DANCE 330

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Any 30 points at Stage II in Dance Studies

Postgraduate 700 Level Courses

Dance Intensive

Advanced practice in the physicality and creation of dance.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Dance Education and Community Dance Research

Students will examine issues and philosophies critical to the development of dance education and community dance in New Zealand and internationally. Personal pedagogical practice will be reviewed and dominant discourses critiqued.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Research in Choreography

Students will investigate choreographic practice as a location for artistic production and academic research. They will reflect on their own choreographic practice through studio-based activities, while examining existing choreographies, choreographers and choreographic theory.

Restriction: DANCE 733, 760

Dance Writing, Performance and Analysis

Students will examine writing as a creative, analytical and performance practice. Students will discuss elements of creative writing such as metaphor, cadence, rhythm, character, narrative and subtext, and analytical writing such as reviews, critiques and transcripts. Students will practice manipulating these elements in order to develop their own writing from, through and about dance.

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Research Methodologies

An introduction to empirical and performance research methods. The course will address issues related to dance theory, current research methodologies, research design, archives and resources, literature reviews, research ethics, analysis and report writing.

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Special Topic

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Special Topic in Dance

Special Topic in Dance

Special Topic in Dance

Special Topic in Dance

Dance Project

Dissertation in Dance

Project

To complete this course students must enrol in DANCE 792 A and B

Thesis

Prerequisite: Departmental approval required

Restriction: DANCE 794

To complete this course students must enrol in DANCE 796 A and B

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Source: The University of Auckland 2012 Online Calendar
Last updated on: Tuesday 1 November 2011
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