Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Dance training 2: contemporary and classical ballet34204/2792/2223/1/71
Study guide

Dance training 2: contemporary and classical ballet

34204/2792/2223/1/71
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Dance, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 15 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Reehorst Nienke
Other teaching staff: Azpillaga Camio Ignacio, Boterman Greet, Goosen Lawton Tijen, Kandemir Yasemin, Sun Xiaojun, Vezich Anthony
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: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 450,00 hours

Short description

Dance Training is a core part of the programme that delivers a wide range of different inputs from several different guest teachers throughout the year. Students experience a series of movement styles in order to explore their own movement potential and artistic vision.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Obtained credits for Dance Training 1.

Learning outcomes (list)

Embodies a wide range of dance skills
Acquires physical understanding of the concepts required for each dance technique explored
Acquires an intellectual understanding of the concepts required for each dance technique explored
Embodies the propositions from each teacher at an evolving level
Exhibits clarity in spatial awareness and projection within and outside the body
Determines appropriate dynamic use to reach expressive requirements of movement material
Selects appropriate use of muscle tension, release and breath for movement propositions
Incorporates relevant musicality, phrasing and impulse within movement phrases
Critically reflects and processes feedback from self, peers and teachers
Invests in diverse physical practices to support mind-body awareness and connection
Invests in all techniques offered regardless of the ease or challenge confronted
Identifies and refines mind and body connections with each movement technique studied
Critically reflects on own practice to extend potential and recognise individuality
Employs intrinsic motivation to challenge and extend personal boundaries
Broadly integrates skills and knowledge in order to develop a sustainable dance practice
Analyses and reflects on the possibilities of own body and works wisely with these potentials and limitations
Integrates and analyses knowledge of taught techniques and other courses in the curriculum to enhance understanding and embodiment
Utilises a problem solving attitude to work with challenges within a technique

Course content

Dance Training 2 is a core part of the programme that delivers a range of different inputs from several different guest teachers throughout the year. Students experience a series of contemporary, classical and improvisation movement styles in order to explore their own movement potential and artistic vision.
Students fully participate in all movement styles delivered by all contemporary and classical teachers and search for their personal awareness and connectivity within each movement style.
Many aspects of training will be addressed including strength, connectivity, awareness, physical intelligence, floor work, standing work, articulation, spatial awareness, intensity, safe practice, movement qualities, movement intent, increased tempo and complexity, amongst others.
Students will also experience a range of teaching methodologies and will explore their personal connections to each method. Students will be encouraged to explore their mind-body connection through increasing their body consciousness and sensing through embodied practice. Students should reflect on the range of practices experienced in order to begin to identify their own personal movement voice and preferences. 

Study material (text): Mandatory

Trotter DANCE: study guide for the bachelor dance programme

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum350,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours100,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00

Evaluation (text)

The student must be present for 80% for this course unit.
During this course, permanent evaluation takes place.
The permanent evaluation is both an assessment method and a partial examination.

With less than 80% attendance in the classes, the student will receive 0/20 for the assessment method and for the partial examination 'permanent evaluation'.
For the assessment method and the partial examination 'permanent evaluation', a second examination is not possible.

Conditions of legitimate absence
- An absence supported by a medical certificate
- An absence that was requested in advance and approved by the programme head/artistic coordinator