Module Code - Title:
DA6041
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EMBODYING IRISH DANCE PRACTICES 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The objective of this module is to introduce students to the repertoires of diverse Irish traditional dance performance practices within a variety of theoretical, methodological and dance perforomance contexts. Students will learn to embody repertoires and their respective aesthetics from master tutors. This will hone the performance skills of students and will enhance their critical awareness of a range of diverse performance practices and their respective aesthetic systems within the Irish dance tradition and related dance traditions.
Syllabus:
Students will develop their knowledge of and competence in traditional and contemporary Irish dance practice through practical studio-based dance workshops, performances and lectures; the history and development of different dance performance practices; aesthetic systems and related kinetic vocabularies; and dance notation skills, will inform their analytical perspectives of dance.Theory and practice are combined to deepen their engagement with Irish dance.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Critique and evaluate literature, multi-media recordings and performances within the field of Irish dance and related dance practices.
2. Illustrate an understanding and a critical awareness of different aesthetic systems within the field of dance.
3. Demonstrate a competence at undertaking self-directed field research in dance.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Demonstrate reflective practice in the learning process.
2. Value the body as the instrument of dance in training and performance.
3. Engage with appropriate warm up, cool down and diet practice.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
1. Develop Irish dance techniques and broaden general flexibility.
2. Perform competently a variety of repertoires and styles within the field of Irish dance practice.
3. Build up good professioanl practice in training and performance.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught in practical, studio-based dance workshops, lectures and seminars. Students will learn to perform, embody and critically appreciate the different repertoires in the Irish dance tradition and other related fields.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Foley, Catherine E (2013)
Step Dancing in Ireland: culture and history
, Ashgate
Foster, Susan Leigh (2011)
Worlding Dance
, Palgrave Macmillan
O'Connor, Barbara (2013)
The Irish Dancing: cultural politics and identities,1900-2000
, Cork University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Brennan, Helen (2004)
The Story of Irish Dance:the first history of and international cultural phenonmenon
, Brandon
Hall, Frank (2008)
Competitive Irish Dance:art,sport,duty
, Macater
Ni Bhriain,Orfhlaith (2008)
The terminology of Irish dance
, Macater
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MADAPETFA - DANCE PERFORMANCE
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Breandan.deGallai@ul.ie