Course content

The module divides the traditional Norwegian repertoire of group dance into four different topics:
• Round Dances and Singing Games.
• Figure Dances and Song Dances.
• Dances from the 20th century.
• Regional Dances.
Each student chooses one of these topics for Methodology of Traditional Dance II. This serves as a starting point for the study of traditional dance technique and practical instruction. Instruction is partly a practical introduction to dance technique and instruction technique for the particular genre, and partly instructional training. There are four different topics to choose from, and students must develop a written and well thought out plan for teaching a limited selection of dances from their selected topic. Students will also be expected to know how to teach a dance from each topic. The student chooses two of the four topics for Methodology of Traditional Dance I and II, which serves as the basis for the concentrated study (major). The student can then choose the last two topics, or just one of them, for Methodology of Traditional Dance III and IV as optional topics of concentrated study (major).
Methodology of Traditional Dance II is thus the second of two basic topics selected by the student, within the methodology of traditional dance, regardless of its content.
All topics will have joint lectures where the students get an introduction into methods and problems related to the teaching of all kinds of traditional Norwegian dance for children, youths and adults.

Learning outcome

Students should develop an analytical and practical approach to traditional dance technique for the material from the specific topic. They should also develop the ability to reflect on and form and evaluate theories related to instruction techniques for their selected dance genre.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, practical exercises, tutoring.
Compulsory instruction and written assignment.
Assessment: Presentation of written assignment and practical test. The students will be assessed with a letter grade based on the presentation of a written assignment and a practical test. The presentation counts for 2/3 and the practical test 1/3. Failure of one part of the assessment (presentation or practical test), requires retaking that particular part.

Compulsory assignments

• Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Required previous knowledge

DANS1001 Basic Ethnochoreology I and DANS1002 Basic Ethnochoreology II

Credit reductions