Course title
Workshops
Name of teacher / supervisor
all Upper school and guest teachers / repetitors
Period, duration
BA 1, certain periods, BA 2/3 certain periods and linked to the repertoire
Study load
Certain periods and linked to the repertoire
Contribution to the competences
1. Creative ability
2. Craftsmanship
3. Investigative and reflective ability
4. Ability to grow and renew
5. Entrepreneurial and organizational ability
7. Ability to cooperate
Short summary of the content
Workshops are repertoire lessons that focus intensively (in a short period) on a particular work, part of a ballet or a certain choreographer and style.
The student is introduced to a different style, different way of working and is challenged to apply the learned technique in a situation such as it would be in the professional field and often outside the “comfort zone”. Workshops are often related to demonstration or final performances and can be used to prepare or study a particular work for these performances.
Sometimes the focus in a workshop will be on a particular choreographer and associated techniques, way of working, thinking and applying.
Concrete learning objectives
The student:
• develops knowledge of new styles, works, repertoire or working methods of a particular choreographer in a very focused period.
• shows a sense of dance that is broader than the classical ballet language and can apply the learned technique to other styles and shapes and is able to make connections or understand differences and actively understand and apply them physically
• can physically perform a different style at the end of a period and also has the knowledge to explain the differences in words.
• shows a sense of different styles and develops personality in dance styles
• is able to perform a repertoire piece during performances
• understands how repertoire can be learned in many different ways in different groups and is able to play an active role in rehearsals and to be individual.
• is better prepared for auditions through knowledge gained about various companies and choreographers and can audition more specifically and actively think about it and form an opinion about it
Method (s) used
In group lessons the student learns material and repertoire.
Research assignments into other styles, methods and techniques. Guest teachers and repetitors mainly lead the lessons.
Study material used (professional literature, cases, assignments, videos, etc.)
No. However, the student must be challenged to conduct further research into other styles, choreographers and companies. Link to Dance History and Study Guidance and Repertoire Lessons.
Assessment method:
Evaluation and feedback on presentation. The work will be performed during demonstrations and performances.
Assessment criteria
1) 2, 3, 4, 5
2) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
3) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
4) 1, 2, 3, 4
5) 1, 2, 3, 4
7) 1, 2, 3, 4
Comments on, for example, consistency and sequential requirements in the light of the overall program or other comments
Link to Dance History and Study Guidance and Repertoire Lessons.