Module Code - Title:
MD6502
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REPERTOIRE AND STYLE IN DANCE PERFORMANCE 2
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 continue extending students' theoretical and practical knowledge of repertoires and styles in diverse dance performance practices from Irish, Contemporary and Western Art dance style. By critically examining relevant literature, the module will provide a historical contextualisation of both Irish traditional dance and these related dance practices. In addition, students will continue to work with master tutors representative of specific repertoires and styles which will develop further the performance skills of students. Students will also engage in critical debate within the context of dance performance studies which will enhance their critical awareness of different performance practices and their respective aesthetic systems.
Syllabus:
The syllabus is structured within a variety of theoretical, methodological and dance performance contexts. It consists of practical dance workshops in person and/oronline, classes in dance history, theory and cultural studies, to self-directed dance research. This combination encourages students to synthesise the accumulated theoretical, methodological and dance performance knowledge in a reflective manner.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of the history of Irish and Western Art dance practices. 2. Evaluate presentations of dance: written and performed. 3. Synthesise the accumulated theoretical, methodological and dance performance knowledge.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Display a commitment to professional dance training and performance. 2. Illustrate a good ethical practice. 3. Embrace different value systems in a range of dance practices.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1.Perform dances from specific repertoires which are sensitive to the contexts and histories of those repertoires. 2. Apply accumulated theoretical and practical knowledge to new choreographic work. 3. Execute 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 a variety of practical, studio-based and /or online dance workshops, lectures and seminars. Students will learn to understand-dance practices in a kinesthetically embodied and historically informed way. We will also lean into the expertise of Artists in residence and visiting tutors at the Academy
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Brennan's, H., (1999)
The Story of Irish Dance
, Brandon
Burrows,J., (2010)
A Choreographer's Handbook
, Routledge
Wulff,H., (2020)
Ballet Across Borders
, Routledge
Other Relevant Texts:
Foley,C., (2013)
Step Dancing in ireland
, Ashgate
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MAIDSTTFA - IRISH DANCE STUDIES
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
orfhlaith.nibhriain@ul.ie