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London Contemporary Dance School London Contemporary danCe SChooL 2017/18 Welcome this prospectus gives a flavour of for Circus arts, Sadler’s Wells, specialist libraries, galleries, life at London Contemporary dance Victoria and albert museum and museums, venues and markets. School and an introduction to the Central St martins. during the Undergraduate and postgraduate beginning of the final year of study We welcome imaginative, enquiring programmes. you will be able to apply for a place people from all backgrounds and on the exchange programme which nationalities who are interested in Grounded in a culture that supports currently includes SUny purchase, the endless possibilities of dance. the emergent artistic voice, we offer new york and Salzburg experimental to help you make a well-informed an intensive, rigorous and creative academy of dance, austria. decision about whether it’s the right dance education, validated by the place for you, take a look at our University of Kent, that prepares you With around 180 students, you will website which has interviews with for a career in dance. at the core of be recognised as an individual and students, videos of classes and more the School’s ethos is the desire to quickly become part of a community information about the programmes: drive the art form forward by where dance makers at every level lcds.ac.uk working alongside professional artists are inspiring and learning from and engaging with the profession. each other. London Contemporary dance School We have exceptional teachers, many puts you, the student, at the centre of whom are also practicing artists, Based at the place in central of your education. the future of international guest choreographers London, you are at the centre of a contemporary dance is in your hands. and opportunities to work with hub for independent dance artists organisations such as: Wimbledon and ideally placed to explore the School of art, Guildhall School of cultural highlights on offer in the music and drama, national Centre city’s many theatres, cinemas, Veronica Lewis principal andrew Swan, edge, 2015/16 | photo by Chris nash Front cover: Kyle White in LCdS design Collaborations 2015 | photo by Camilla Greenwell ATE Ba (honS) CONTEMPORARY DANCe GRADU A full-time three year Batchelor of Arts degree focused on the development of versatile dance Under artists with excellent technical, creative and performance skills, enabling a lifelong career in dance. Through highly intensive, studio based learning this degree offers you the chance to develop an approach that is focused towards a contemporary dance practice. This learning is enhanced by a range of choreographic, contextual and academic studies that directly relates to your experience of performing, making, researching and understanding dance. As an undergraduate student you’ll immerse yourself in contemporary dance in its broadest sense. As the programme continues, more emphasis is put on developing your own practice and in year three you negotiate your learning pathway with the option to specialise in performance, choreography or to hone your expertise in both fields. Independent research and undertaking teaching or leadership roles are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work with leading choreographers and renowned dance practitioners to create and perform a broad range of works and grow as a versatile artist. You will be able to perform your work to public audiences in our theatre and on tour. Throughout the three years of undergraduate studies, your focus will be to immerse yourself in creative dance practice as you begin to acquire the personal and professional skills essential for becoming a successful and resilient dance artist. As you complete your degree, we will support you as you take your next steps in dance and into your professional life. Our alumni programme is continually developing and throws open a world of new opportunities, whatever area of the industry you choose to focus on. Students in Lea Anderson’s Hand in Glove at the V&A | photo by Camilla Greenwell Ba (honS) CONTEMPORARY DANCe With classes from 8.45am - 6pm most days, the BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance is challenging and requires dedication, but is highly rewarding. On Wednesday afternoons there is time to sign up for tutorials, catch up with your studies, use the resources in the specialist library and book studio time to work on your own or with peers. With an excellent staff to student ratio, you can be assured of individual tutorial support of the very highest standard. The programme is described in discrete modules; however the manner in which the curriculum is delivered enables students to make integrated connections across their studies. entry reqUirementS Undergraduate students are required to have two passes at A-level or equivalent. European and overseas qualifications are also accepted. Candidates whose first language is not English need to demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting results from a recognised testing service, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test. The minimum score required for is IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element). Candidates who need the IELTS for their visa application must ensure they take a UK Visa and Immigration recognised test. See ielts.org for recognised test centres. Emma Farnell-Watson in choreography by Ori Flomin | photo by Alicia Clarke What WiLL i do year By year? The first year has a strong emphasis on the development of essential practical and theoretical Introduction to This module is grounded in enabling students to place themselves 1-2-3 skills and the school is internationally renowned for the strength of its technical training. Critical Studies in a wider context of art and culture and introduces critical and However, technique is just one element of the foundation that supports you. Students work theoretical concepts. to acquire vital skills in improvisation and composition as well as developing their ability to Enhancement Complementary, non-assessed areas of the curriculum include 1-2-3 analyse and reflect upon their own and others’ artistic practice. end of term projects with visiting professional dance artists. module name Work in this area may include term Dance Technique A range of daily Contemporary Dance Techniques such as 1-2-3 and Performance 1 Cunningham, Release and Flying Low. Performance Studies may incorporate repertory or created work. 3 Ballet in Context 1 A range of approaches to Ballet Technique. Supported by Floor 1-2-3 Barre and other Fundamental Techniques. Fundamental Study of alternative movement practices designed to support all 1-2-3 Approaches to other areas of your dance studies. Approaches may include Pilates, Movement Body Conditioning, Feldenkrais Technique and Yoga. Composition This module enables students to gain an understanding of the tools 1-2-3 and materials of the craft of composition and a widening understanding of what choreography could be. This module also explores movement analysis through choreology, as well as music and sound. Design for This module incorporates aspects of design for dance and theatre 1-2-3 Performance including costume, scenography, lighting and video. Improvisation Students work with a range of improvisatory techniques and 1-2-3 practices including Contact, Gaga and Action Theatre. 1 What WiLL i do year By year? The second year focuses on deepening technical and creative skills. A greater emphasis is placed Partnerwork Students study how to work interactively in weight exchange with a 3 on students reflecting on their knowledge and assuming greater responsibility for their own Postmodern partner exploring the physical experiences of active and passive weight development and progression through the provision of a range of performance and theoretical resistance. Students investigate co-ordination with a partner working options. Performance skills and choreographic projects reflect the importance placed on working OR for greater development of texture, dynamics, risk and daring. as a self-directed artist and Critical and Professional Studies empower and inform students as Partnerwork This partnerwork option focuses on safe lifting and partner-work skills 3 they begin to position their own work in the ever-widening field of contemporary dance. Modern and in the context of pre-existing material. Students are coached in revealing Classical the specific physical dynamics of duets in repertory works. module name Work in this area may include term Professional Introduction to key knowledge, processes and concepts related to the UK, 3 Dance Technique A range of daily Contemporary Dance Techniques such as 1-2-3 Studies European and wider International dance profession, relevant to dance and Performance 2 Cunningham, Release and Flying Low. The curriculum is delivered in artists and artists more broadly. Includes an overview of career support a similar pattern as Year 1 however with much greater emphasis on organisations and producing infrastructure, systems of funding for the reflection and the development of personal practice. arts, self-promotion strategies and other key skills for the professional Performance Studies may incorporate repertory or created work. 1-3 dance artist. Ballet in Context 2 A range of approaches to Ballet Technique. Supported by Floor Barre 1-2-3 Optional Modules Introduction to Teaching 2-3 and other Fundamental Movement Techniques. The curriculum is Dance and Technology delivered in a similar pattern as Year 1 however with much greater Site Specific
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