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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
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Beginning Your Journey
EXPLORE BODY MECHANICS, COMMUNITY DANCE PRACTICE,
DANCE PRODUCTION, IMPROVISATION, COLLABORATIVE CREATION,
DANCE TECHNIQUE
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Building Community
EXPLORE CREATIVE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE SKILLS,
INTEGRATION OF THEORY & PRACTICE, DANCE TECHNIQUE,
CHOREOGRAPHY & COLLABORATION
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Express Yourself
EXPLORE SAFE DANCE PRACTICE, COMMUNITY DANCE PROJECTS,
PERFORMANCE SYMPOSIUM, POLICY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE,
INDEPENDENT PROJECT
YEAR 1 MODULES
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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
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inclusive dance practice in a
range of contexts
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variety of roles within
performance production
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Translating feedback into action
through reflection
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progressive physical fitness training
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dance techniques & performance
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in this module:
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principles & diverse practices
within improvisation
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creative tasks to develop as a
creative artist
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looking at diversity in languages &
form in multiple disciplines
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digital technologies as a creative tool
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development of creative ideas
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collaborate on an extended project
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in this module:
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theoretical frameworks in relation to
arts practices
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theoretical concepts &
art / dance practices
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social, cultural & historical background
of art-making practices
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investigate & utilise a variety of sources
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articulate ideas & observations
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in this module:
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collaborative performance project
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explore collaboration with other
arts practices
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improvisation & creative processes
YEAR 2 MODULES
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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
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range of dance & movement
analytical frameworks
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In this module:
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Methods of interdisciplinary creative
practice in the development of
new & innovative work
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range of creative methods to facilitate,
devise & present a choreographic project
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inclusivity within creative
choreographic approaches
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In this module:
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experiential & theoretical perspectives of
dance, as integral within the
global dance community
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diverse applications of dance in practices
within health, social & community contexts
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engagement with Equity, Diversity, &
Inclusivity in dance through reflection on
placement activity
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Critically evaluate through self-reflection
on experiential learning
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In this module:
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philosophies & stylistic principles rooted
in a range of cultural &
historical dance works
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performance skills within a diverse
range of repertory work through
practical engagement
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autonomous learning through active
engagement with rehearsal process
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artistry in performance contexts through
exposure to a diverse range of
international work
YEAR 3 MODULES
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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
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digital technologies within contexts of
dance training & performance
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experiential learning through reflection
on dance training
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In this module:
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individual artistry in relation to
collaborative performance practice
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creative, analytical & organisation skills
evidencing individual exploration
& adaptability
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communication skills in relation to
collaborative working practices
through self-reflection
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professional integrity in the creation,
rehearsal & production of
interdisciplinary performance
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In this module:
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Policymaking in relation to the arts &
public health agendas
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The value of diversity & inclusivity of dance
within current funding structures in the UK
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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
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In this module:
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Creation of & participation in a
dance symposium
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advanced research of a particular area of
dance through independent study
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self-progression through continuous
engagement with mentoring
& reflective practice
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diversity within research practice to make
informed choices within the
independent project
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individual practice through research
within the contemporary dance field
IMPERIAL SOCIETY OF TEACHERS OF DANCING [ISTD] PARTNERSHIP
DIPLOMA IN DANCE PEDAGOGY (DDP)
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The Role and Responsibilities of the
Dance Teacher
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The Learning Process
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Planning for Dance Learning
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Preparing Programmes of
Learning in Dance
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Positive Assessment Processes
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Practical approaches to
teaching & learning
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Communication skills & embedding
technology in dance teaching
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Resources for teaching & learning:
promoting learning
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Assessment & use of feedback:
promoting learning & progression
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Behaviour Management &
Challenging Assumptions
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ASSESSMENT STRUCTURES
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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
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HISTORY OF DANCE IN EDUCATION &
COMMUNITY SETTINGS
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DEVELOPING DANCE OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN
COMMUNITY SETTINGS
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DANCE EDUCATION IN THE UK: PRIMARY,
SECONDARY, FE (GSCE/A LEVEL)
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PERSONALISED LEARNING
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CREATIVE DANCE
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TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HEALTH &
PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS
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CURRENT RESEARCH IN DANCE SCIENCE
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PHYSIOLOGY & PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH
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APPLYING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE
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THE CONTEXT OF CHILDHOOD &
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
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GROWING UP IN DANCE: BENEFITS &
CHALLENGES
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PSYCHOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE & EMOTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDHOOD
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AUTONOMY IN CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE
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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF
CHOREOGRAPHY
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CHOREOGRAPHY AS A PROCESS OF INQUIRY
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CHOREOGRAPHIC DEVICES
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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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GAIN ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS,
CPD & RESOURCES
JOIN TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD:
CONNECT & SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
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Access a range of resources from logos
to promotional materials to help promote YOUR
status as A registered member and
market YOUR business.
TEACHERS FORUM & JOB OFFERS
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WITH A FULL TEACHING MEMBERSHIP, dance teachers
CAN enter their students for exams
IN A RANGE OF STYLES
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ISTD members can take advantage of the society’s
specially tailored insurance scheme for
teachers, adjudicators, examinerS &
dance school principals
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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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