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BA (HONS)

DANCE

3 YEAR COURSE: COLLABORATE ~ PERFORM ~ CREATE

A JOURNEY EXPLORING COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY, DANCE SCIENCE, TECHNIQUE & PERFORMANCE

OPTION TO INCLUDE ISTD DIPLOMA IN DANCE PEDAGOGY DURING FINAL YEAR

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IS A EMBEDDED THROUGHOUT OUR PROGRAMMES TO SUPPORT YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

  • Beginning Your Journey

    EXPLORE BODY MECHANICS, COMMUNITY DANCE PRACTICE,

    DANCE PRODUCTION, IMPROVISATION, COLLABORATIVE CREATION,

    DANCE TECHNIQUE

  • Building Community

    EXPLORE CREATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE SKILLS,

    INTEGRATION OF THEORY & PRACTICE, DANCE TECHNIQUE,

    CHOREOGRAPHY & COLLABORATION

  • Express Yourself

    EXPLORE SAFE DANCE PRACTICE, COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECTS,

    PERFORMANCE SYMPOSIUM, POLICY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE,

    INDEPENDENT PROJECT

YEAR 1 MODULES

  • IN THIS MODULE:

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    THE musculoskeletal system in relation to

    practical technique work

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    fundamental principles of dance techniques

    -

    inclusive dance practice in a

    range of contexts

    -

    variety of roles within

    performance production

    -

    Translating feedback into action

    through reflection

    -

    progressive physical fitness training

    -

    dance techniques & performance

  • in this module:

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    principles & diverse practices

    within improvisation

    -

    creative tasks to develop as a

    creative artist

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    looking at diversity in languages &

    form in multiple disciplines

    -

    digital technologies as a creative tool

    -

    development of creative ideas

    -

    collaborate on an extended project

  • in this module:

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    theoretical frameworks in relation to

    arts practices

    -

    theoretical concepts &

    art / dance practices

    -

    social, cultural & historical background

    of art-making practices

    -

    investigate & utilise a variety of sources

    -

    articulate ideas & observations

  • in this module:

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    collaborative performance project

    -

    explore collaboration with other

    arts practices

    -

    improvisation & creative processes

YEAR 2 MODULES

  • IN THIS MODULE:

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    Processes of self-reflection in the context

    of dance technique training

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    Communicate & embody understanding of

    safe dance practice & holistic well-being

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    Digital technologies relevant to dance

    technique & fitness training

    -

    range of dance & movement

    analytical frameworks

  • In this module:

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    Methods of interdisciplinary creative

    practice in the development of

    new & innovative work

    -

    range of creative methods to facilitate,

    devise & present a choreographic project

    -

    inclusivity within creative

    choreographic approaches

  • In this module:

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    experiential & theoretical perspectives of

    dance, as integral within the

    global dance community

    -

    diverse applications of dance in practices

    within health, social & community contexts

    -

    engagement with Equity, Diversity, &

    Inclusivity in dance through reflection on

    placement activity

    -

    Critically evaluate through self-reflection

    on experiential learning

  • In this module:

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    philosophies & stylistic principles rooted

    in a range of cultural &

    historical dance works

    -

    performance skills within a diverse

    range of repertory work through

    practical engagement

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    autonomous learning through active

    engagement with rehearsal process

    -

    artistry in performance contexts through

    exposure to a diverse range of

    international work

YEAR 3 MODULES

  • In this module:

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    advanced core principles embodied

    in dance training

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    dance pedagogies or safe dance practice

    through professional development

    -

    digital technologies within contexts of

    dance training & performance

    -

    experiential learning through reflection

    on dance training

  • In this module:

    -

    individual artistry in relation to

    collaborative performance practice

    -

    creative, analytical & organisation skills

    evidencing individual exploration

    & adaptability

    -

    communication skills in relation to

    collaborative working practices

    through self-reflection

    -

    professional integrity in the creation,

    rehearsal & production of

    interdisciplinary performance

  • In this module:

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    Policymaking in relation to the arts &

    public health agendas  

    -

    The value of diversity & inclusivity of dance

    within current funding structures in the UK 

    -

    AI tools in the creation of applications for

    a range of arts-based work 

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    Funding applications & pitches for differing

    audiences: funders, employers, curators 

  • In this module:

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    Creation of & participation in a

    dance symposium

    -

    advanced research of a particular area of

    dance through independent study

    -

    self-progression through continuous

    engagement with mentoring

    & reflective practice

    -

    diversity within research practice to make

    informed choices within the

    independent project

    -

    individual practice through research

    within the contemporary dance field

IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING [ISTD] PARTNERSHIP

DIPLOMA IN DANCE PEDAGOGY (DDP)

  • The Role and Responsibilities of the

    Dance Teacher

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    The Learning Process

    -

    Planning for Dance Learning

    -

    Preparing Programmes of

    Learning in Dance

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    Positive Assessment Processes

  • Practical approaches to

    teaching & learning

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    Communication skills & embedding

    technology in dance teaching

    -

    Resources for teaching & learning:

    promoting learning

    -

    Assessment & use of feedback:

    promoting learning & progression

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    Behaviour Management &

    Challenging Assumptions

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    ASSESSMENT STRUCTURES

  • DEFINITION & CONCEPTS,

    THEORIES & MODELS

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    OBSERVATIONS & CRITICAL REFLECTION

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    REVIEWING CURRENT TEACHING PRACTICES

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    CAREER ASPIRATIONS

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    ACTION PLANNING: GOAL SETTING

  • HISTORY OF DANCE IN EDUCATION &

    COMMUNITY SETTINGS

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    DEVELOPING DANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN

    COMMUNITY SETTINGS

    -

    DANCE EDUCATION IN THE UK: PRIMARY,

    SECONDARY, FE (GSCE/A LEVEL)

    -

    PERSONALISED LEARNING

    -

    CREATIVE DANCE

  • TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH &

    PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

    -

    CURRENT RESEARCH IN DANCE SCIENCE

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    PHYSIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH

    -

    APPLYING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE

  • THE CONTEXT OF CHILDHOOD &

    ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

    -

    GROWING UP IN DANCE: BENEFITS &

    CHALLENGES

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    PSYCHOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE & EMOTIONAL

    DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD

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    AUTONOMY IN CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE

  • FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF

    CHOREOGRAPHY

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    CHOREOGRAPHY AS A PROCESS OF INQUIRY

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    CHOREOGRAPHIC DEVICES

    -

    PERFORMANCE SKILLS & STRATEGIES

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    SELF REFLECTION & ANALYSIS

COMPLETED IN ONE EXTRA SEMESTER WITHIN THIRD YEAR OF BA DANCE PROGRAMME

BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF UNIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

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  • Access a range of resources from logos

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    status as A registered member and

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    TEACHERS FORUM & JOB OFFERS

  • WITH A FULL TEACHING MEMBERSHIP, dance teachers

    CAN enter their students for exams

    IN A RANGE OF STYLES

  • ISTD members can take advantage of the society’s

    specially tailored insurance scheme for

    teachers, adjudicators, examinerS &

    dance school principals

  • Gain access to exclusive offers & discounts

    from trusted partners including dance teacher

    insurance, business support & more

    safeguarding checks for members

    INCLUDING DBS CHECKS

    5% member-only discount AT ISTD SHOP

    MEMBERS ONLY DANCE MAGAZINE

ISTD MEMBERSHIP

begin with a basic membership while studying

ba dance & diploma in dance pedagogy (DDP)

become an affiliate member through completion

of intermediate level contemporary exam

advance to full membership on

completion of diploma

being an istd member provides teachers with

advice & training in dance education with

access to courses & teacher training.

From Student to Full teaching membership,

join more than 6,000 members in over

59 countries around the world.

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Middlesex University

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London

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