Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Complementary training 2- yoga, analysis, anatomy, condition, nutrition plus relevant others38237/3098/2324/1/67
Study guide

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

38237/3098/2324/1/67
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Dance, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 9 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: Gordon Natalie
Other teaching staff: Boterman Greet, Clijsters Judith, Maes Eva
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: 31.10.2023 ()
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 may include, amongst others, yoga, dance analysis, anatomy, injury prevention, inclusive dance practice, body mind centering, acrobatics and nutrition provided by specialists in their field and new inputs will be added where 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 may include, amongst others, yoga, dance analysis, anatomy, injury prevention, inclusive dance practice, body mind centering, acrobatics and nutrition provided by specialists in their field and new inputs will be added where relevant.

The courses provide a training that present various perspectives for mind-body awareness and self-care 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,health, 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

Study material in the online learning platform Digitap

Study material (text): Recommended

It is highly recommended for students to attend performances, concerts and exhibitions, as well as to carry out research via the Internet, library, etc to expand their awareness of the working field, current trends and research

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning60,00 hours
Practicum90,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours120,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeArtistic skills assessment once during class weeks50,00
Eerste examenperiodeArtistic skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)50,00

Evaluation (text)

Evaluation
Refer to the evaluation list for the specific evaluation components of the course unit.

Re-sit exam
Not all courses have a re-sit exam possibility. Refer to the notification above in this ECTS information sheet for the possibility of a re-sit exam for this course unit.

A re-sit exam -
• is not possible for assessment methods that use permanent evaluation (see evaluation list above). When a re-sit exam is possible for the course, the grade for the permanent evaluation of the first examination period is transferred to the second examination period.
• is possible for the evaluation components that do not include permanent evaluation.

Attendance requirement:
A minimum of 80% attendance is required. For less than 80% attendance, the student will receive 0/20 for (all) permanent evaluation assessment method(s).

Conditions for legitimate absence:
• An absence is substantiated by a medical certificate uploaded in iBamaFlex!
• An absence approved by the head of programme or artistic coordinator.