13 August 2023 09:30 - 16:30
Advanced 1 and 2 : Focus on Variations (female) - Wellington (in person) or online via zoom 13 August 2023
A one-day practical workshop in which participating teachers will gain a detailed understanding of the steps and movements of each of the Advanced 1 (female) and Advanced 2 (female) levels. Learning activities will focus on the development of correct technique through the progression of vocabulary, differences in music and style for each variation. The workshop will also provide the opportunity to discuss the related examination assessment criteria and exercises for the development of correct technique.
Aims
The aim of this one-day practical workshop is to boost participants’ confidence in teaching the variations for the Advanced 1 (female) and Advanced 2 (female) syllabi variations through enhancing their knowledge and understanding of technique, style and musicality
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the technique and movement quality in each variation
- demonstrate, physically and/or through explanation, an understanding of the correct style and performance elements for each variation
- discuss musical interpretation
Participants will have knowledge and understanding of:
- approaches to help their learners develop expressive and confident performance
- the relationship between elements of technique, style, musicality and overall performance outlined above
- the assessment criteria for Examinations (female and male)
Venue
Te Whaea, Wellington – 11 Hutchinson Street, Newtown and online
Recommended Preparation
Teachers should familiarise themselves with Benesh Movement Notation (BMN) and/or the word notes for the variations
Tutor
Sue Nicholls
CPD Hours
8 hours Time-Valued CPD
Fees
$195 RAD members / $275 non members
Earlybird special: Register on or before the 3 August $180 RAD members / $260 non members
Closing Date
3 August 2023
Key Information
| Time | Duration |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 16:30 | 1 day |
Who can attend?
This course is for professional dance educators and higher education students.