Name of teacher / supervisor
Zeynep Gunduz
Period, duration
Block 2, block 3, block 4
Year 1
Study load
Weekly 2-hour lessons, 2 hours literature preparation
Competencies:
3, 5, 6
Summary
How do we interpret and evaluate a dance performance? The aim of the Performance Analysis course is to offer students different methodologies and frameworks to interpret, evaluate, and talk about dance and performance.
Content and design of the class
Students gain insight into different analytical methods and conceptual frameworks and apply these to performances.
Learning goals
- Student gains knowledge of various methods used to analyse dance and performance
- Student gains awareness of the possibilities and limitations of each method
- Student develops a vocabulary to evaluate dance and performance and can articulate his/her opinions by using these tools
- Student develops his/her reading skills in English
Working method(s) used
Group class, reading and discussing literature, analysis of performances, group discussions.
Study material
(preliminary list) Adshead (eds), J. (1988). Dance Analysis: Theory and practice. London: Dance Books Cecil Court. Bleeker, M., Kear, A., Kelleher, J., & Roms, H. (2019).
Thinking through theatre and performance. Bloomsbury Publishing. Schechner, R. (2013).
Performance studies: An introduction. Routledge.
Assessment criteria:
Attitude in class Written reflection on a selected method and 1 performance analysis of own choice Maintaining the 100 Performance Challenge logbook
Method of assessment
Written reflection paper 100 Performance Challenge logbook
Learning goals in the class contribute to the overall development of the competency indicators:
3.4, 3.6, 5.2, 6.2
The development of the student in regards to the overall competency indicators will be assessed at integral assessment meetings through combined self-assessment and assessment by teachers, coaches and mentors. This course forms a continuous line with the Creation with Choreographer course in year 1, semester 1 and Own Work by students in year 1, semester 2.