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Complementary training 2: yoga, analysis, anatomy, condition, nutrition plus relevant others34205/1914/2021/1/60
Study guide

Complementary training 2: yoga, analysis, anatomy, condition, nutrition plus relevant others

34205/1914/2021/1/60
Academic year 2020-21
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Dance, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 9 credits
Co-ordinator: Gordon Natalie
Teaching staff are not (all) known yet.
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2020 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 270,00 hours

Short description

Complementary Training 2 offers a wide range of courses that support the development of the dance artist. The lessons include, amongst others, dance analysis, anatomy, fitness training, yoga, inclusive practice, acrobatics and nutrition provided by specialists in their field and new inputs will be added as deemed relevant.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Obtained credits for Complementary Training 1

Learning outcomes (list)

Embodies a wide range of dance skills
Embodies material at an evolving level in each discipline studied
Critically reflects and processes feedback from self, peers and teachers
Invests in diverse physical practices to support mind-body awareness and connection
Invests fully and actively participates in each discipline studied
Explores the relevance of each body of knowledge to investigate personal connectivity
Broadly integrates skills and knowledge in order to develop a sustainable dance practice
Analyses and explores personal capacities to flexibly realise material and suitably adapt for own unique individuality
Integrates knowledge to maintain a healthy body and mind for long term sustainability
Understands muscle function, adaptation and movement efficiency in dance training and incorporates individual needs
Reflects upon how different classes interconnect and incorporates this knowledge to invest in the practice
Defines individual goals and adapts physical needs for training own body
Uses relevant social and group dynamics skills to contribute to, share and take responsibility in diverse group settings
Demonstrates required flexibility and extends creativity while working with diverse practices and bodies and in diverse environments
Uses relevant skills to communicate and dialogue with diverse target groups
Critically reflects upon each body of knowledge in order to cultivate relevant discourse in diverse settings
Cultivates articulacy when discussing movement in physical language, spoken and written word

Learning objectives


Course content

Complementary Training 2 offers a wide range of courses that support the development of the dance artist. The lessons include, amongst others, dance analysis, anatomy, condition training, yoga, inclusive dance practice, acrobatics, body mind centering and nutrition provided by specialists in their field and new inputs will be added as deemed relevant. The courses provide a physical training that present various perspectives for mind-body awareness and through a continuous engagement encourage students to find their personal connection, embodiment and understanding of each form offered. Students should embody each aspect of the programme and reflect upon its personal significance to their individual body, capacities, vision and needs. Students will be encouraged to consciously reflect upon and integrate knowledge from Complementary Training courses into the rest of their study programme.

Study material (text): Mandatory

Trotter DANCE: study guide for the bachelor dance programme

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis120,00 hours
Practicum75,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours75,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment continuous (Permanent evaluation)60,00
Academic yearContinuous reflection assignment (Permanent evaluation)20,00
Academic yearContinuous test assessment (Permanent evaluation)20,00

Evaluation (text)

The student must always be present during the lessons for this course unit.
During these lessons, permanent evaluation takes place. This permanent evaluation counts towards the realization of the entire examination mark for this course unit.
If the student is unlawfully absent for more than 1/5th of the lessons, they will receive 0/20 for the part 'permanent evaluation'.

Conditions for legitimate absence:
- An absence supported by a medical certificate
- A previously requested absence, approved by the artistic coordinator