Dance

The course comprises twelve modules.

Module 1 Dance 1, 12 ECTS cr
- Technical dance training in some selected stage dance genres
- Alternative training methods linked to dance
- Reflections on the students' own bodies and their potentials in dancing
- Concepts, terminology and anatomy related to dance

Module 2: Artistic Project 1, 3.5 ECTS cr
- Scenic project
- Creating with a focus on scenic space and the community environment

Module 3: Dance Pedagogy for Children 1, 4.5 ECTS cr
- Introduction to the practice and theory of dance pedagogy with a focus on the building-blocks of dancing
- Observation of dance classes for preschool children in voluntary activities
- Introduction to music for children's dance

Module 4: Music 1, 3.5 ECTS cr
- Music history
- The rhythm and music of the body
- Music analysis with a focus on rhythm

Module 5: Dance History, 3.5 ECTS cr
- The history of selected dance genres

Module 6: Different Dance Traditions 1, 3 ECTS cr
- Dance training and a theoretical overview of various dance traditions and cultures

Module 7: Dance Training 2, 12 ECTS cr
- Advanced elements in technical dance training in the different dance genres
- Pilates training, among others, and basic anatomy
- The role of music in artistic dance

Module 8: Artistic Project 2, 3.5 ECTS cr
- Scenic work and Choreography with an emphasis on dynamics and expression
- Reflection on their own artistic development

Module 9: Dance Pedagogy for Children 2, 4.5 ECTS cr
- Further study in dance pedagogy in dance classes for preschool children in voluntary activities
- Core value issues in dance classes for preschool children in voluntary activities
- Introduction to choreography for children's dance
- Practical placement in dance classes for preschool children in voluntary activities

Module 10: Music 2, 3.5 ECTS cr
- Reading music and basic music concepts
- Music analysis with an emphasis on structural listening
- Vocal training
- Music in the body

Module 11: Dance Theory: Scenic Perspective, 3.5 ECTS cr
- Scientific perspectives on dance, body and the human being
- Written reflection on issues of democracy and diversity in relation to dance

Module 12: Different Dance Traditions 2, 3 ECTS cr
- Democracy and diversity in relation to different dance traditions
- Boundary-crossing choreography on the basis of different traditions.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: General admission requirements plus satisfactory admission test (by special permission of the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education Dnr: IMH2010/34)

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.