Principal Study Piano for Dance 2

This module builds upon the work of Stage 1 of the programme, allowing you to further extend and deepen your musical work in a range of contexts.

Module aims

This module is designed to:

• Foster advanced technical and expressive mastery in the core area of accompaniment for dance
• Develop a mature and individual musical personality and provide opportunities for its projection in-and-through the accompaniment of dance
• Consolidate a knowledge base that supports understanding and facilitates the solving of complex musical problems in dance accompaniment.
• Develop musical versatility and adaptability in a range of rehearsal and performance contexts, and thoroughly to familiarise the student with the practices and ethos of a professional ballet company

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

• LO1 Show advanced technical and expressive mastery in accompaniment for dance
• LO2 Synthesise a range of theoretical, conceptual and experiential knowledge and understanding in-and-through dance accompaniment

Assessment

Assessment 1: Performance B (25% + 25%)

Assessed LOs: 1, 2.

Assessment 2: Performance A (40% + 10%)

Assessed LOs: 1, 2.

The requirements for Performance A and B are detailed in the Assessment Specifications.

Assessment criteria

Assessors will look for:

LO1 – Demonstrate advanced technical and expressive mastery in accompaniment for dance

• deep knowledge of a body of ballet/dance repertoire
• adaptability and imagination in relation to (class) teacher instructions
• sensitivity, self-critical awareness, perception and responsiveness as a musician playing for dancers
• an individuality of approach that demonstrates thorough understanding of professional role of the pianist for dance

LO2 – Synthesise a range of theoretical, conceptual and experiential knowledge and understanding in-and-through dance accompaniment

• ability to improvise fluently and in a range of musical styles appropriate to the class being accompanied
• a knowledge of ballet nomenclature
• an understanding of the ballet/dance repertoire in performance, with sensitivity to the priorities and needs of dancers and teachers

Feedback

You will recieve regular formative feedback from your tutor in your lessons, and a written report twice a year. In some departments the tutor report will take the form of a mutually constructed feedback session.

You will receive a written feedback report on each A and B assessment.

Resources

Essential

Key resources will be recommended by principal study tutors.

Summary details

Module title	Principal Study Piano for Dance 2
SCQF level	11
Credit rating	90 SCQF (45 ECTS)
Total notional student effort hours	900
Status	Core
Module coordinator	Head of Department
Pre-requisites	Principal Study Piano for Dance 1
Co-requisites	Supporting Studies 2
Anti-requisites	None
Learning modes	Indicative hours
Scheduled study	30 (minimum)
Independent study	870 (maximum)
Total notional student effort	900