Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6024
Title: Musical Theatre Dance 1
Long Title: Musical Theatre Dance 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce and develop a secure technique with consistent practical and physical skills required for musical theatre dance at industry level
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a technical and physical understanding of the techniques of the dance forms and how they relate to musical theatre.
LO2 Exhibit a practical understanding of dance vocabularies, styles and skills and how to apply this knowledge.
LO3 Effectively communicate through dance in a theatrical environment/space.
LO4 Work within the context of healthy, safe and sustainable dance practice.
LO5 Explain key choreographers and practitioners methods, practices from a historical and or cultural context.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Dance Technique
Dance Technique: Students will be taught exercises to develop stamina, strength, mobility, control, isolation work, pirouettes, steps of elevation and travel.
Practical Skills
Practical Skills: The student will be introduced to the development of routines and combinations in a variety of styles.
Physical Skills:
Enable students to acquire versatility in their physical skills and integrate their knowledge across all musical theatre disciplines.
Style & Genre Studies
Jazz, Ballet and Tap
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-semester dance presentation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of input and achievement throughout classes
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Dance classes in ballet, jazz and tap Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual research, reading and practice Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Goodman Kraines, M. Pryor, E.. (2000), Jump into Jazz, 4th. Mayfield Press, [ISBN: 0072844043].
  • Greene Haas, J.. (2018), Dance Anatomy, 2nd. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 1492545171].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 1 Mandatory