Syllabus of Dance as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.
Year I | |
Sr. No. | Subjects of Study |
1 | Choreography 1: Constructing the Body – An exploration of a range of choreographic principles, performance practice, research, and analysis and study skills. |
2 | Movement Techniques: Codified Practice Level 1 – Principally incorporating the techniques of Cunningham, Limon and Release, as well as other contemporary styles from guest tutors. |
3 | Movement Technique and Improvisation: Somatic Practice – An introduction to anatomy and body-mind techniques, such as Alexander Technique & Shin Somatic. |
4 | New Media and Performance Practice – An introduction to a range of digital software and practical projects exploring their use in dance performance. |
5 | Collaborative Practice 1 – An investigation into collaboration and creativity in dance performance. |
Year II | |
1 | Choreography 2: Body as a Conscious Site – Developing choreography through Cultural and Experiential memory, creating group and solo work. |
2 | Movement Techniques: Codified Practice Level 2 – Principally incorporating the techniques of Cunningham, Limon and Release. Other contemporary styles from guest tutors. |
3 | Movement Techniques: Contact Improvisation – An exploration through improvisation of dynamic and weight interchange between two or more practitioners. |
4 | Dance on Camera: The practice of screen dance – Exploring the relationship between dance and the lens. |
5 | Collaborative Practice 2: Sound and Site – Working with composers and musicians from the school of music, plus professional site-specific performance making. |
Year III | |
1 | Choreography 3 – Your final independent project - written or practical. |
2 | Movement Techniques: Codified Practice Level 3 – Principally incorporating the techniques of Cunningham, Limon and Release. Other contemporary styles from guest tutors. |
3 | Movement Technique & Improvisation: Somatic Research – Further development of somatic skills focusing on self-enquiry, movement therapy and the creative and performing body. |
4 | The Company – Formation of a company to work with a professional choreographer. |
5 | Professional Portfolio: The Enterprising Artist – Work placement, and the construction of your professional portfolio. |
B.A. Dance Employment Areas
B.A. Dance Job Types