Module Code - Title:
DA5141
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PRACTICUM 1 - DANCE PERFORMANCE REPERTOIRE
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to introduce conceptual frames and theoretical perspectives that support the creation and performance of contemporary dance choreographies and to support students to undertake research into performance-making, with a focus on creating work which is thought provoking and imaginative rather than safe and conventional. Throughout the module each student will investigate a range of approaches towards creating and performing original performing set choreographies and improvisational scores.
Syllabus:
The knowledge is structured according to the principles and practices underpinning history and tradition of Western Contemporary and Post-Modern dance techniques and performance. Its transmission is through live, text, video, DVD and studio-based, methods and modes of inquiry based on aesthetic, historical, cultural theories and concepts that have informed the development Western Contemporary and Post-Modern choreography and performance to date
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To interpret the influence of key movements in contemporary and post-modern dance performance on current practice
To compare and contrast different theoretical approaches for text-based study and practice of choreography and performance.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
To practice and rehearse choreographic works and improvisational scores with a clear focus on their conceptual and expressive content.
To initiate research into the relationship between dance music, visual art, literature, new media in choreography and
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
To synthesize, in performance, the expressive, spatial, rhythmic, dynamic content of choreographic works.
To choreograph and perform original choreographic works.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Workshops and ensemble master classes introducing methods to structure improvisations from a wide range of sources informing current contemporary and post-modern choreographic and interdisciplinary performance practices through workshops to explore movement themes and choreographic concepts.
Studio-based engagment, under the direction of established professional artists, with the process of devising original choreographic works.
Performance presentations of work-in-progress for the purpose of critical feedback
Prescribed reading, study of video and DVD materials in lectures and tutorials.
Introduction to theoretical frames, method and modes of inquiry to support practice-based research. Lectures and tutorials
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
The module will incorporate research processes underpinning the canon of works, and key movement and artists in the tradition Contemporary Dance, Post-Modern choreographic and performance artists. It will also incorporate research from the field of Dance
Prime Texts:
Bremser, M (1999)
Fifty Choreographers: A Reference Guide
, Routledge
Au, S (1988)
Ballet and Modern Dance
, Thames&Hudson
Banes, S (1993)
Democracy's Body: Judson Dance Theatre 1962-1964
, Duke University press
Other Relevant Texts:
Mulrooney,D (2006)
Irish Moves, An Illistrated History of Dance and Physical Theatre in Ireland
, Liffey Press
Foster-Leigh,S (1995)
Choreographing History ( Unnatural Acts: Theroizing the Performative)
, Wesleyan University press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Jennifer.Roche@ul.ie