BCA301D Into Dance

Contents and structure

This subject introduces Dance as physical, cultural and aesthetic activity. You will learn the basics of dancing and Dance in general, and its creative potential. You will be informed of its performing and performance qualities. 

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• Will know of the basics of dancing, dancetraining and dancesteps
• Will know of the body and its workings
• Will know of practicing presentation skills

Skills

The student:

• Can present and perform simple dance shapes and steps
• Can understand and train own body in simple Dance-forms
• Can reflect on Learning dance

General competence

The student:

• Can understand and learn dance-shapes and dances connected to Cultural activity and social processes 

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Experience of physical work, such as dance, physical education, sports and/or experience with other body-cultures. Experience with Drama.

Teaching methods

Practical work with the use of dance-training, lectures, tutoring/guidance, group work and written tasks. 

Compulsory learning activities

• Active participation in the practical groupwork and lectures
• Presentation of groupwork
• Written assignments 

Assessment

• Part 1: Practical group exam, weighting 80%.
• Part 2: Individual oral exam, weighting 20%.

Grading scale A - F.

Examination support material

All printed and written support material allowed, including video-material from internet. Technical equipment such as light and sound for stage, film and/or video camera-work.

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