Physical practice I (BDA711)

Content

The course content includes work in dance technique and different movement methods and practices, as well as theoretical knowledge on safe dance practice.  

The focus of technique classes is primarily on contemporary dance with supporting subjects such as for an example classical ballet and hip hop. Students are also introduced to somatic approaches to movement training. In safe dance practice, research-based theory is applied in practical work.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: 

• understand and apply fundamental movement principles in dance, both practically and conceptually.

• have basic knowledge of methods and practices that develop individual movement language, bodily awareness and one’s own physical possibilities.

• understand the roots and the context of their physical practice.

• demonstrate good knowledge on safe dance practice, for an example through topics such as functional anatomy, body conditioning, injury prevention, nutrition, restitution or mental training.

Skills

By the end of the course, the student will be able to: 

• demonstrate a good understanding of key movement principles in contemporary dance and other dance techniques taught in the course, particularly in terms of alignment, rotation, use of weight, relation to space, as well as functionality and efficiency of movement.

• expand their own movement vocabulary by exploring different bodily movement practices.

• apply knowledge of relevant principles in safe dance practice for their own development and individual practice.

General Competence

By the end of the course, the students will be able to: 

• demonstrate increased bodily awareness and physicality, improved strength, stamina, flexibility and coordination.

• investigate and critically reflect upon the connections between the different areas of knowledge in the course and use this in their own dance practice.

• plan, carry out and evaluate their own individual supplementary training in safe dance practice.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Exam

Coursework requirements

In addition to work requirements, progression is assessed continuously in the teaching activities throughout the year. Attendance in the various courses is expected to be 80 %.

Attendance in all organized teaching is mandatory in accordance with the UK Faculty’s attendance regulations.

Portfolio consisting of 5 required elements:

• an individual written reflection assignment

• a practical group presentation

• PerP: midyear assessment at the end of the first semester

• 1 written assignment in safe dance practice

•  1 performance test in physical practice in second semester

If a work requirement is not approved, the student will be given an opportunity to retake the work requirement. If the work requirement is still not approved, the student is referred to redoing the course.

Assignments in the subject are delivered in Norwegian or English. Swedish and Danish are also permitted.

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Method of work

Training in dance technique and related physical practices

Workshops

Lectures, discussion, and study groups

The subject is organized in weekly teaching activities. However, the teaching activity can entirely or partly be organized as intensive modules in periods of the academic year. The subject can also have a combination of weekly teaching and intensive modules.

Open for

Course assessment

Literature