- Year of study: One semester, autumn
- Final assessment: Assessment from course instructor
- Language of instruction: Norwegian. Some translation will be given in English
Course description
In this course, students will learn various dances within round dance and rural dance such as waltz, springer, ganger, reinlender, hamburger and roll. The students will learn about different stylistic directions and local traditions, and try to participate in a dance party.
The course is open to all students, but students on the Bachelor's Programme in Performing Arts, Folk Music will be given priority.
Tuition will be in Norwegian with some translation for non-Norwegian students.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the student:
- can perform a repertoire of dances within folk dance
- shows basic skills in the various folk dances' dance technique, general movement expression, basic steps and technical execution
Overview
Tuition will take place in groups. The course teacher will
instruct the different dances. The group will participate in a dance
party towards the end of the semester.
Structure
The group will have twelve gatherings of three teaching hours (135 minutes) during the autumn semester. Some of the gatherings will take place in the evening, where the students together with the course teacher participate in a dance party. Emphasis is placed on the students working independently and non-teacher led between teachings.
Course requirements
Active participation in the subject is mandatory. This normally means that absence of more than 20 percent results in the student not passing the subject.
The student must participate in a dance party at least once.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be approved for the student to receive a final assessment.
Assessment is based on learning objectives. The final assessment is given as a pass/fail mark, which is determined by the course instructor.
New assessment
In case of a fail, the course must be completed in its entirety again.