Module Code - Title:
MD6501
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REPERTOIRE AND STYLE IN DANCE PERFORMANCE 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 dance performance practices within a variety of theoretical, methodological and dance performance contexts. Students learn and enbody the repertoires and their respective aesthetics from master tutors. This develops the performance skills of students and enhances their critical awareness and understanding of different performance practices and their respective aesthetic systems within their traditional and contemporary dance practices. Students will also learn research methods which they will apply to a dance case study of their choice.
Syllabus:
Students will develop their knowledge of traditional and contemporary dance repertories and styles through practical, studio-based, dance workshops, performances and lectures; the history and development of different dance performance practices; contexts for the performance of traditional dance practices; aesthetic systems and related kinetic vocabularies; and research methods in dance , will inform their analytical perspectives of dance. The combination of theory and practice within the syllabus is designed for deeper understanding.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1.Critique and evaluate literature, audio-visual presentations, and performances within the field of Irish, Contemporary dance and other related areas. 2.Illustrate an understanding and a critical awareness of different aesthetic systems within the field of dance, and in particular, Irish dance and contemporary dance. 3.Demonstrate a competence at undertaking self-directed field research in dance.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1.Challenge ethnocentricity in dance research. 2.Demonstrate reflective practice in the learning process. 3.Value one's body, as the tool of dance, in training and performance:body awareness, warm-ups, cool downs, diet, et cetera.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1.Perform competently different repertories and styles within the field of Irish and /or contemporary dance practices. 2.Maintain good professional 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 or online dance workshops, lectures and seminars. Students will learn to perform and critically appreciate elements of their chosen dance practice. They will also learn research methods which they will apply to an ethnographic research project of their choice. This will enhance students' knowledge, appreciation and understanding of different dance practices in both theory and practice. Faculty have a track record in traditional and contemporary performance practices and have presented their works nationally and Internationally . We also lean not a variety of Artists in Residence who share their expertise with Academy students.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Butterworth. J., (2012)
Dance Studies-The Basics
, Routledge
Manning, S.,ed. (2020)
Futures of Dance Studies
, University of Wisconsin Press
Thomas, H., (2019)
The Routledge Companion to Dance Studies
, Routledge
Other Relevant Texts:
Au,S., (1997)
Ballet and Modern Dance
, Thames and Hudson,London
Foley,C.E. (2013)
Step Dancing in Ireland
, Ashgate
O Connor,B., (2013)
The Irish Dancing
, Cork University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MAIDSTTFA - IRISH DANCE STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
orfhlaith.nibhriain@ul.ie