Musicaldance (Jazzdance, Ballet, Tapdance) II

66B6356

Bachelor

German

10.0

only winter term

2 semesters

Movement principles in musicals today are multi-stylistic and formally diverse, which is why a performer must know and master a wide variety of techniques and styles. This module provides students with the skills they need to master the dance requirements of a wide variety of musical genres in performance and pedagogy. The multi-stylistic demands of modern musicals require a performer with a stable, well-trained constitution. Influences of modern dance, acrobatic elements and hip-hop find their counterpart in contemporary musicals. Taking account of this constantly changing professional field in performance and pedagogy requires training and skills development in all forms of physical expression. Flowing dance elements are in direct contrast to accentuated modern forms of movement. The transformation of a dramatic idea into dance expression in its many forms documents the exceptional situation of the musical. Dance not as an end in itself, but as an enhancement of authentic expression in combination with singing expands the range of expression of a musical performer into an art form that transcends the boundaries of its genre.

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The module consists of the courses Jazzdance (Musical) II, Ballet (Musical) II and Tapdance (Musical) II. 

Jazzdance (Musical) II
1. repetition of the basics of the previous year 
2. development and expansion of technique 
3. for the female students: Dancing with high heels 
4. practicing the pick-up 
5. precise realization of choreographies with and without mirrors 
6. working on short choreographies together

Ballet (musical) II:
1. all exercises at 90 degrees 
2. change of direction and tempo 
3. simple pirouettes from 2nd, 4th and 5th position, en dehors and en dedans 
4. improving coordination 
5. development of rotation techniques 
6. all combinations with leg changes 
7. dynamic distribution in adagio and allegro 
8. exercises in the center en tournant and in different directions 
9. promenade 
10. preparation of grand pirouettes 
11. heavier exercises and connections within Adagio 
12. finishing Petit Allegro on one leg 
13. bigger jumps and Grand Allegro

Tapdance (Musical ) II: 
1. warm-up to loosen up the ankles 
2. consolidation of what has been learned so far 
3. expansion of basic techniques and step combinations 
4. drawbacks, timesteps, single pullbacks etc. 
5. speed training 
6. rehearsing more complex choreographies with arm movements and space choreography in Broadway style.

Modern Dance is an integral part of the courses Jazz Dance (Musical) II and Ballet (Musical) II

The total workload for the module is 300 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Examination of artistic qualification

• Work practical or
• Regular participation

This module concludes with a graded examination in Tapdance (Musical) II. In Jazzdance (Musical) II and Ballet (Musical) II, either regular attendance or the work sample (practical) counts as completion with an ungraded examination. 

Graded examination performance Tandance (Musical) II:
Warm up, difficult techniques and combinations. Precise execution of the techniques. Choreography in Broadway style.

The exam lasts approx. 60 minutes.

Completion of the musical dance module (jazz dance, ballet, tap dance) I is a prerequisite. 

Students are able to differentiate between and apply various dance techniques. They recognize intersections of the different dance forms and are able to describe differences in a well-founded way. 

Students can define the differences and similarities between contemporary and traditional performative dance forms and deepen their knowledge based on the Musical Dance I (Jazz Dance, Ballet, Tap Dance) I module. 

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module have in-depth knowledge of their bodies with regard to the requirements of training and performance.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to apply professional skills, abilities, techniques and competencies related to the movement principles of musical dance to master more complex musical and dance content.

The students develop increasingly innovative approaches to musical dance and also apply their methodological repertoire to their own choreographic approaches. 

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to understand the principles of dance movement using a variety of methods and to classify, group and interpret the different styles.

Students are able to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. They are able to independently compensate for deficits in a targeted and professional manner. 

This module is closely linked to the acting and singing modules as well as all areas of interpretation. 

• Music Education – Musical B.A. (01.09.2023)

• Wienhausen, Sascha

• Schmieder, Michael Josef
• Giusti, Viviana
• Tasfi, Gabor
• Bahle, Oliver
• Del Canto, Neven