Developing Contemporary Dance Techniques

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand contemporary dance techniques.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Describe a range of movements used in contemporary dance routines.

  • 1.2.

    Explain dance elements used in contemporary dance classes.

2. — Be able to demonstrate physical and interpretative in a contemporary dance routine.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Demonstrate a wide range of movements when performing dance routines.

  • 2.2.

    Apply interpretative skills when performing dance routines.

3. — Be able to absorb and reproduce sequences of movement in a contemporary dance routine.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Reproduce sequences of movement when performing dance routines.

  • 3.2.

    Demonstrate movement memory in longer dance phrases when performing dance routine.

4. — Be able to evaluate technical progress in a contemporary dance routine.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Evaluate own and others' dance performance.

  • 4.2.

    Identify areas to develop following self and peer review.

  • 4.3.

    Set SMART targets for improvement.