Overview
The artistic qualities and techniques of dance in musical theatre explored through integrated theory and practice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dance for Musical Theatre |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dance |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (DANC 101 or THEA 153) and 18 200-level points in DANC, MUSI, PERF or THEA
- Restriction
- DANC 204, PERF 204, PERF 304
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
While a basic understanding of the different dance genres would be useful, it is not essential. Entry into the dance papers does not require audition.
- Contact
- More information link
For more information please see the School of Performing Arts website.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Sofia Kalogeropoulou
Teaching Staff: Sofia Kalogeropoulou
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is internally assessed.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a course outline.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
This paper will help foster:
- Intellectual independence and academic freedom: encompassing intellectual and artistic creativity
- Knowledge: encompassing its relevance to the needs of students, employers, industry and society
- Leadership in professional studies and performing arts
Knowledge relevant to the field
By the end of this paper students will have:- Gained an understanding of the musical theatre genre and its wide repertoire and styles
- Developed the knowledge and ability to interpret and distinguish characteristics of the varied repertoire and styles of the genre
- Developed an understanding of the theories that inform studies of the genre
- Acquired stylistic and technical skills of particular dance repertoires
Academic skills
The paper will enable students to:- Construct effective academic essays that display coherent arguments
- Effectively communicate ideas orally and engage in a critical discussion
- Construct an exegesis (critical and reflective analysis of their choreographic work)
Overview
The artistic qualities and techniques of dance in musical theatre explored through integrated theory and practice.
About this paper
| Paper title | Dance for Musical Theatre |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dance |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (DANC 101 or THEA 153) and 18 200-level points in DANC, MUSI, PERF or THEA
- Restriction
- DANC 204, PERF 204, PERF 304
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
While a basic understanding of the different dance genres would be useful, it is not essential. Entry into the dance papers does not require an audition.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Sofia Kalogeropoulou
Teaching Staff: Sofia Kalogeropoulou
- Teaching Arrangements
This paper is internally assessed.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a course outline.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
This paper will help foster:
- Intellectual independence and academic freedom: encompassing intellectual and artistic creativity
- Knowledge: encompassing its relevance to the needs of students, employers, industry and society
- Leadership in professional studies and performing arts
By the end of this paper, students will have knowledge relevant to the field:
- Gained an understanding of the musical theatre genre and its wide repertoire and styles
- Developed the knowledge and ability to interpret and distinguish characteristics of the varied repertoire and styles of the genre
- Developed an understanding of the theories that inform studies of the genre
- Acquired stylistic and technical skills of particular dance repertoires
The paper will enable students develop academic skills through:
- Constructing effective academic essays that display coherent arguments
- Effectively communicating ideas orally and engage in a critical discussion
- Constructing an exegesis (critical and reflective analysis of their choreographic work)