Musicaldance (Jazzdance, Ballet, Tapdance, Ensembledance/Show) IV

66B6362

Bachelor

German

10.0

only winter term

2 semesters

This module consists of four courses. Jazzdance (Musical) I and Modern (Musical) are taught in both semesters. Tapdance (Musical) IV and Ensemble Dance/Show (Musical) II end after the winter semester. 

Choreographies 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. The musical dance sequences module offers students the opportunity to perfect their skills in a classical musical and show-specific dance form, which is important for later mastering the dance requirements of a wide variety of musical genres in performance and teaching.

The module consists of four courses: Jazzdance (Musical) IV, Modern (Musical), Tapdance (Musical) IV and Ensemble Dance / Show (Musical) II.

Jazzdance (Musical) IV: 
1. technical improvement of what has been learned so far 
2. increase the variety of dance skills 
3. work on the individual weaknesses and strengths of the students 
4. independent development of own choreographies

Tapdance (musical) IV: 
1. warm-up to loosen up the ankles 
2. training with an emphasis on cleanliness and speed in difficult step techniques and combinations 
3. coordination of foot and arm movements 
4. stage presence

Ensemble dance/show (musical9 II:
1. choreographies with a high level of difficulty 
2. rehearsing choreographies for the ZAV graduate presentation 
3. performance training 
4. audition training

Modern (Musical):
Modern dance trains a wide variety of movement sequences and possibilities. 
1. flowing movement sequences,
2. swinging movements guided by the center of the body,
3. use of different tempos in the movements,
4. use of the whole body.

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

The course Jazzdance (Musical) IV ends with a graded artistic examination. The courses Modern (Musical), Ensemble Dance / Show (Musical) II and Tapdance (Musical) IV conclude with one of two ungraded examinations, regular participation or a practical work sample. 

The Jazzdance (Musical) IV module ends with a graded examination:
Demanding dance and dance technique exercises in the room (warm up and across the floor), choreography (complex step sequence in a specific style, with a high degree of difficulty), self-developed choreography in a style of the student's choice, duration max. 2 min.

The duration of the exam is approx. 50 minutes. 

Successful completion of the musical dance module (jazz dance, ballet, tap dance, musical dance show) IV is required. 

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module are familiar with most of the key areas of knowledge in the subject, including its special features, limitations, terminology and prevailing doctrines.

Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed this module have a comprehensive and internalized knowledge of most of the core areas and principles, boundaries, terminology and conventions of musical dance.

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences students who have successfully studied this module use various dance and physical techniques to support and improve aspects of training. They can give advice on the development of choreographic works in order to improve their effectiveness.

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences students who have successfully studied this module apply various common professional skills, abilities and techniques to implement standardized choreographic sequences and develop complex step sequences.

Students can use methods and body techniques to externalize inner processes. They can implement their own ideas and choreograph a dance expression depending on the situation. 

The students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences who have successfully studied this module provide implementation possibilities, interpretations and performative ideas for musical impulses and demonstrate originality and creativity.

Students are able to assess their own dance skills and place them in a professional context. They enter a complex professional field with good professional competence and a good individual qualification profile. 

The module is closely linked to all modules in the areas of singing, acting, lab and interpretation. 

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

• Wienhausen, Sascha

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