Welcome Pack 2014-15

BA (Hons) Ballet Education

Welcome Pack 2014-15

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BA (Hons) Ballet Education Royal Academy of Dance Welcome Booklet 2014-15 Faculty of Education

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CONTENTS

1. Welcome to the BA (Hons) Ballet Education Programme ............................. 3 2. Induction Week Timetable ............................................................................. 5 3. Important Contact Details .............................................................................. 6 4. Attendance Policy ......................................................................................... 8 5. BA (Hons) Ballet Education Reading list ....................................................... 9 6. Equipment/Clothing List ...............................................................................11 7. Travelling to the RAD ...................................................................................13 8. Map of the RAD Building ..............................................................................14 9. Living in London ...........................................................................................15 10. A Students Point of View Top Tips for Living in London ............................17


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1. Welcome to the BA (Hons) Ballet Education Programme Dear Students, I have the great pleasure of welcoming you to the Faculty of Education at the Royal Academy of Dance, and in particular to the BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme. It is my sincere wish that you will find creative inspiration, collegial motivation and academic stimulation amongst other rewarding experiences being a student at the Royal Academy of Dance can provide. Along with these rewarding experiences on the BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme you will also find many worthwhile challenges and it is imperative that from the outset you become familiar with your programme of study, manage your time effectively and that you engage proactively with the high quality teaching, which is a hallmark of the Faculty of Education. In your Welcome Pack, you will find your Induction Week timetable, a Class Timetable for semester 1 of the academic year, an Equipment/ Clothing List, a Reading List and other pertinent information. The Induction Week timetable runs from 15th- 19th September 2014. When you arrive at the RAD on your first day, you should go to Reception and sign in. The Receptionist will then direct you to Cormani where you will complete your registration. It is important that you have all of the necessary documentation which Registry has asked you to produce. During the exciting sessions we have planned for you throughout your Induction Week you will be introduced to many of the tutors you will be working with over the next three years. I hope you will take this opportunity to get to know both the academic and administrative staff who will support you during your time at the RAD as well as your colleagues who are joining you on your programme of study. You will be spending a significant part of the next three years with the same cohort and, as it can be expected, each cohort becomes something of a family. I advise you to come with an open mind and a willingness to participate from the moment you walk through the doors of the RAD headquarters. I would also advise you to bring a 10 (cash) returnable deposit with you for your locker keys and your practical dance kit to store in your locker which will be assigned to you at Registration as you will be participating in movement based classes from the first day of the Induction Week. In preparation for the academic year, please note the following important dates and please do not book flights home before consulting your schedule and these important dates:


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Semester 1

*Weeks 1 12: 22nd September 2014 to 12th December 2014

Semester 1 Break: 15th December 2014 to 4thJanuary 2015

*Weeks 13 15: 5th January 2015 to 23rd January 2015

*Sharing of Work: Friday 23rd January (Students onsite until 10:00pm)

End of Semester Break: 26th January 2015 to 30thJanuary 2015

Semester 2

*Weeks 1 8: 2nd February 2015 to 27th March 2015

Semester 2 break: 30th March 2015 to 10th April 2015

*Weeks 9 14: 13th April 2015 to 22nd May 2015

*Sharing of Work: Friday 22nd May 2015 (Students onsite until 10:00pm)

As a student on the programme, you are expected to be in full attendance for the specified dates and for any evening visits to performances and teaching practices or class observations. As you can see in the provided attendance policy at the RAD unauthorised absences are taken very seriously as we wish you to engage fully to make the most of your programme of study. Prior to the start of the Induction Week, I encourage you to access the RAD Faculty of Education Website at http://www.radeducation.org.uk/.There you can find all the relevant information you may want to retrieve before arriving on site. The A-Z of Q and A is always a great place to start and, as you will be using the website often throughout your programme of study, I would strongly suggest finding time to familiarise yourself with it as soon as you can. As Programme Manager I will not only oversee the management of the BA (Hons) Ballet Education programme across all three years of study, but I will also be your Level Coordinator and I will work with your year group throughout your time at the RAD to provide guidance in academic as well as pastoral day-to-day matters. If you have any questions before 15th September about the academic side of the programme, please feel free to contact me I look forward to meeting you on the 15th September 2014. Yours sincerely,

Ashleigh Ritchie BABE Programme Manager Lecturer Teacher Education [email protected] 02073268928


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2. Induction Week Timetable

BABE Induction Week 15th- 19th September 2014

Faculty of Education Staff

AH Dr Anne Hogan, Director of Education RB Rebecca Blackbourn, Library Information Services Manager MG Michelle Groves, Dean LF Lizz Fort, Student Support Officer AR Ashleigh Ritchie, Programme Manager/Level Co-ordinator HP Holly Price, RAD Studies Manager JStru- Janine Streuli, Head of Learning and Teaching RG Rosie Gerhard Study Skills Coordinator VJ Veronica Jackson, Programme Officer DW Dennie Wilson, Lecturer in Teacher Education HL Helen Linkenbagh, Lecturer in Dance Studies

** This schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Royal Academy of Dance

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9 9.00- 10:00 10.00-11:00 11.00 -12:00 12.00-13:00 13.00-14:00 14.00-15:00 15.00-16:00 16.00-17:00 17.00-18:00

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AY

Registration

Cormani (Registry)

Welcome

Lecture Room (AH,AR, VJ,)

Tour of

the Building

(VJ)

Lunch

Introduction to BBE401:

Fundamentals of Ballet Technique (HP)

Ashton

TU

ES

DA

Y

BBE 401: Ballet Technique De Valois

(HP)

Introduction to

BBE403: Frameworks for Dance Analysis

Lecture Room (RG)

Individual Tutorials

Lecture Room (AR)

Lunch/ Meet the Staff

Year Group Tutorial

De Valois (AR/MG)

Introduction to

Student Support Lecture Room

(LF)

WE

DN

ES

DA

Y

BBE405: Contemporary Technique De Valois

(DW)

Introduction to BBE405: Dance

Histories,, Repertoire,

Techniques and Styles

De Valois (KF)

Introduction to

BBE406 : Introduction to

Dance Teaching De Valois

(LF )

RAD Coaching

Preparation Lecture Room

(HP)

Library Induction/Lunch Library Group 1: 2.00pm, Group 2: 2.45pm, Group 3: 3.15pm Library

(RB)


Lecture Room (AR)

Theatre Visit

TH

UR

SD

AY

Introduction to BBE404: Ballet Repertoire De Valois

(HL)

Inclusive Practice: Bodies in Motion Workshop De Valois

(LF)

Lunch/ Individual tutorials

BBE401: Fundamentals of Ballet Technique (DHSF) Screenings/ Lunch

Bedells (JStr,LF)

Individual Tutorials Lecture Room

(AR)

FR

IDA

Y

BBE 401: Ballet Technique Ashton (HP)

Its all in the name: A creative dance workshop

Ashton (AR)

Lunch/ Individual Tutorials

Developing your Study Skills

Expectations of Undergraduate

Study Lecture Room

(RG)

Introduction to BBE402: Dance

Science Lecture Room

(JS)


Lecture Room (AR)


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3. Important Contact Details

If for any reason you are unable to attend class please contact the Programme

Manager as soon as possible.

For academic programme matters, please contact:

Programme Manager

Ashleigh Ritchie Tel: 020 7326 8928 / e-mail: [email protected]

Programme Officer

Veronica Jackson Tel: 020 7326 8087 / e-mail: [email protected]

For registration/finance matters please contact:

Student Records and Awards Officer

Holly Clare Tel: 020 7326 8042 / e-mail: [email protected]

BABE Induction Week Tutors

Introduction to BBE401: Fundamentals of Ballet Technique Heulwen Price Tel: 020 7326 8918 / e-mail: [email protected]

Introduction to BBE403: Frameworks for Dance Analysis/ Study Skills

Coordinator

Rosemarie Gerhard

Tel: 020 7326 8992 / e-mail: [email protected]

Introduction to BBE406: Introduction to Dance Teaching / Introduction to BBE402: Dance Science/ Student Support Officer Elizabeth Fort Tel: 020 7326 8014 / e-mail: [email protected]

Introduction to BBE404: Ballet Repertoire

Helen Linkenbagh Tel: 020 7326 8029 / e-mail: [email protected] BBE405: Contemporary Technique

Dennie Wilson

Tel: 020 7326 8963 / e-mail: [email protected]


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Introduction to BBE405: Dance Histories, Repertoire, Techniques

and Styles

Dr. Kathrina Farrugia-Kreil

Tel: 020 7326 8078 / e-mail: [email protected] BBE401: Fundamentals of Ballet Technique (DHSF) Screenings/ Head of Learning and Teaching Janine Streuli Tel: 020 7326 8068 / e-mail: [email protected]


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4. Attendance Policy

Attendance at Timetabled Sessions The University Regulations require that students participate fully in the work of their programme. Where a student fails to participate in the learning opportunities available the RAD will make enquiries into their participation and attendance and where there are no extenuating circumstances may terminate the students registration on the programme. As a student of the programme you are expected to attend all timetabled sessions and professional placements. Attendance is recorded and monitored by your individual tutors and any attendance issues for medical or personal reasons must be approved by the Programme Manager. You are expected to remain in attendance throughout the designated time span of each term, including both onsite taught sessions and all required professional placements. Repeated absence may be deemed as grounds for suspension or termination by the Board of Examiners should acceptable reasons not be forthcoming. This requirement is deemed to cover all formal requirements of the programme, including experience in off-site placements and programme-related visits. Other than in exceptional circumstances the registration of a student may not be terminated unless adequate written warning has been given and the student has, where practicable, been given the opportunity to remedy the situation either by starting to attend taught sessions, or at the discretion of the Dean by making up any missed compulsory attendance. If this involves retaking the complete module at the next available opportunity, a re-sit fee will apply. Please note, if examinations are required to be rescheduled (for example due to adverse weather), they may be re-scheduled into any week of the semester. In the event of unforeseen disruption (e.g. adverse weather), unless the RAD is closed for academic purposes, the timetable will continue as previously advertised. If you are unable to attend any sessions in these circumstances you will need to catch up once you have returned. The RAD is required to advise the UK Border Agency of all international students who are under immigration control and to advise the local authorities of those students receiving loans, grants or payment of fees, and of those students who are not attending their programme as required. If you are frequently absent from classes, or from the RAD without permission during term time, you could be asked to repay your loans, grants and fees or you may not renew your student visa to complete your studies as an international student. All fees are reviewed annually and revised (i.e. increased) fees will be payable by all students admitted to, or continuing on, programmes in subsequent academic sessions. Please see the Attendance Policy on the VLE for further information: www.radeducation.org.uk/A-ZofQAProcedures


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5. BA (Hons) Ballet Education Reading list The following reading list indicates key texts that you will find beneficial for your studies throughout the three years of the programme and beyond. Many of the texts are available for purchase from the Royal Academy of Dance shop at a 10% discount, once you have registered your place on the programme. Alternatively, books may be purchased from www.amazon.co.uk or www.amazon.com. Some are available more cheaply as second-hand copies, and some are available in Kindle format. Rather than purchase all of the books on this list, we recommend that you wait until you receive your Programme Handbook, timetable and module reading lists to find out which specific texts are required and for which term of study. You will not receive this information until Induction Week, so if you are interested in getting a head start on your reading, browse the internet for further detail on the texts below and select those that you find particularly interesting. Books on Dance Education and Teaching Dance UK. Dance Teaching Essentials. London: Dance UK, 2002. Print. Foster, Rory. Ballet Pedagogy: The Art of Teaching. Gainesville, FL: University Press of

Florida, 2010. Print. Gibbons, Elizabeth. Teaching Dance: The Spectrum of Styles. Bloomington, Indiana:

Authorhouse, 2007. Print. Kyriacou, Chris. Essential Teaching Skills. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes Ltd., 2007.

Print. Smith-Autard, Jacqueline M. The Art of Dance in Education. London: A & C Black, 2002.

Print. Books on Dance Technique Haas, Jacqui Greene. Dance Anatomy. Leeds: Human Kinetics, 2010. Print. Grieg, Valerie. Inside Ballet Technique. London: Dance Books, 1994. Print. Howse, Justin. and McCormack Moira, C. Dance Technique and Injury Prevention.

London: Methuen Drama, 2009. Print. Royal Academy of Dance. The Foundations of Classical Ballet Technique. 2013 ed.

London: Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd., 2013. Print. Royal Academy of Dance. The Progressions of Classical Ballet Technique. Ed. Rhonda

Ryman. London: Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd., 2002. Print. Royal Academy of Dance. Dictionary of Classical Ballet Terminology. Ed. Rhonda

Ryman. 3rd ed. London: Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd., 2007. Print.


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Books on Dance History and Theory Au, Susan, and Jim Rutter. Ballet and Modern Dance. 3rd ed. London: Thames and

Hudson, 2012. Print. Banes, Sally. Dancing Women: Female Bodies on Stage. London & New York:

Routledge, 1998. Print. Carter, Alexandra and Janet OShea The Routledge Dance Studies Reader. 2nd edition.

London & New York: Routledge, 2010. Print. Copeland, Roger and Marshall Cohen. ed. What is Dance? Readings in Theory and

Criticism. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1983. Print. Homans, Jennifer. Apollos Angels: A History of Ballet. London: Granta Publications,

2010. Print. Reynolds, Nancy and Malcolm McCormick. No Fixed Points: dance in the 20th century.

New Haven and London: Yale UP, 2003. Print. Books for Studying at University Arscott, David. Good English: The Witty in-a-Nutshell Language Guide. Hastings:

Pomegranate Press, 1997. Print. Copus, Julia. Brilliant writing Tips for Students. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2009. Print. Cottrell, Stella. The Study Skills Handbook. 3rd ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.,

2008. Print. Godwin, Janet. Planning your Essay. Basingstoke: Palgrave, 2009. Print. The Modern Language Association of America. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research

Papers. 7th ed. New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 2009. Print.

Film We encourage you to see as much dance as possible before and during your studies. A vast array of dance postings are available to watch on YouTube, including works in different styles and genres, as well documentaries and footage from rehearsals, class and competitions. Other Resources Various Authors & dates. Dance UK Information sheets. London: Dance UK (available for purchase from http://www.danceuk.org/shop/information-sheets/) The IADMS Resource Papers and Bulletin for Teachers (Available free online at

www.iadms.org)


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6. Equipment/Clothing List Requirements for practical classes: Ballet (Females):

Black and dark coloured leotards in any classical style, at least one without sleeves (please note that criss-cross straps, halter-neck styles and bra strap revealing leotards are not desirable)

Pink tights

Pink soft split sole ballet shoes (satin or canvas)

Pink soft block shoes (for RAD coaching and examinations)

Pink pointe shoes

Tight fitting, wool leg-warmers or all-in-ones

Character skirt

Character shoes

Calf lengths black circular chiffon skirt (for Karsavina lessons) Ballet (Male):

White leotards

Navy or grey full length tights. The tights should be long (up to the chest) and folded over a belt

Jockstrap/athletic supporter

Soft ballet shoes Contemporary (Females):

Leotard and footless tights in any colour or style

Tight fitting t-shirt/vest top and comfortable dance trousers Contemporary (Male):

Footless tights in any colour or style

Tight fitting t-shirt/vest top and comfortable dance trousers

Jockstrap/athletic supporter Other:

Comfortable clothing for wear to and from the studios

MP3 player/iPod/CD player

You may find it useful to have a video camera or other video recording device, but it is not a requirement

Requirements for written work:

Personal computer and printer*

USB memory stick or external hard drive (available from most stationery and computer stores)

Stationery *The Royal Academy of Dance has a computer suite for student use if you do not own a personal computer but students should ensure they have their own colour printing facilities.


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Most equipment (including Karsavina skirts) can be purchased on site, in advance or on arrival from the Royal Academy of Dance shop. As a full-time student at the RAD, you are eligible for a 10% discount on purchases from the RAD shop once you have registered on the programme. Royal Academy of Dance (Trading) Ltd 36 Battersea Square London SW11 3RA

Tel (UK orders): 020 7326 8080 Tel (International orders): 020 7326 8001 Fax: 020 7228 6261 E-mail: [email protected] Online: http://www.radenterprises.co.uk/


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7. Travelling to the RAD

The map below shows the location of the Royal Academy of Dance in Battersea Square, London. This map provides information regarding local transport. As you will see, the nearest mainline station is Clapham Junction. The 170 bus runs from Clapham Junction to Vicarage Crescent and stops right outside the cobbled entrance to the Academy. If you prefer to walk from Clapham Junction, you will need to walk down Falcon Road, cross over Battersea Park Road and continue walking in the same direction along Battersea High Street until you reach Battersea Square. Bear left on the Square past the Italian restaurant and the dental clinic and turn left into the courtyard. The RAD main reception is at the far end of the courtyard.

The nearest underground railway station is South Kensington station (Piccadilly, District and Circle lines). The number 49 and 345 buses run from South Kensington to Battersea Bridge Road. You need to get off at the stop immediately after the bus has crossed the River Thames and then turn right on Battersea Church Road for the shortest route to the Academy.

For further information about travelling around London, visit the Transport for London web site on www.tfl.gov.uk


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8. Map of the RAD Building


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9. Living in London

Below is a list of some helpful links that might help you navigate the city based on your interests and activities. (Note all websites Accessed 01/08/14)

London: An Overview

London Tourism Website: http://www.visitlondon.com/

Visit London Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F4GDdanQNA&list=UU4fJMczOfxhVN9etsl2Z

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London Transportation

One of the perks of being a student in London is that you can apply for a student

Oyster Card. An Oyster Card is the cheapest way to travel in London. If you

choose to apply for a student Oyster Card, please email RAD registry:

[email protected] to let them know so that they are able to assist in processing

this application.

For more information on the Oyster Card:

https://account.tfl.gov.uk/oyster?App=8ead5cf4-4624-4389-b90c-

b1fd1937bf1f&returnURL=https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/security_check

For specific information about applying for a student Oyster Card:

https://photocard.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gotoApply.do?type=student&from=home

Dance Classes in London

London is one of the greatest cities in the world for dance. There are plenty of studios

that do drop in classes in almost any genre you can think of. The links below are only

some of the many studios in London you could visit:

RAD Dance School (As a student of the RAD you get a discount on these

classes): http://www.rad.org.uk/learn-to-dance/our-dance-school-in-london

Pineapple: http://www.pineapple.uk.com/classes_and_timetable/

Dance Attic: http://www.danceattic.com/

Independent Dance: http://www.independentdance.co.uk/

The Place: http://www.theplace.org.uk/

Greenwich Dance Agency: http://www.greenwichdance.org.uk/


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Danceworks: http://danceworks.net/

Moving East: http://www.movingeast.co.uk/dance/dance.html

Chisinhale dance space http://www.chisenhaledancespace.co.uk/

Fitness and Leisure Nearby

Latchmere Leisure Centre: http://www.placesforpeopleleisure.org/centres/latchmere-leisure-centre/

Pure Gym Wandsworth: http://www.puregym.com/gyms/london-wandsworth?utm_medium=cpc

Fitness First Clapham Lavander Hill and Clapham Junction Station: http://www.fitnessfirst.co.uk/clubs/london---clapham/?ds_medium=cpc&gclid=CLLwgcu5kMACFSoEwwodgJEALw

Virgin Active Wandsworth: http://www.virginactive.co.uk/clubs/wandsworth-southside

There is a Barre Concept class Barns: https://www.barreconcept.co.uk

Eating, Drinking and Entertainment

Time Out London: http://www.timeout.com/london

Royal Opera House Insights Programme: http://www.roh.org.uk/insights

7 student rate

Sadlers Wells Theatre: http://www.sadlerswells.com/

Please note that while this list provides you with several website links and places to visit,

the Royal Academy of Dance is neither in partnership with nor can confirm the quality of

services provided by the aforementioned resources.


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10. A Students Point of View Top Tips for Living in London Local Shops in Battersea

Market on Saturdays really cheap fruit and veg (Battersea High Street)

Square Sandwich caf in Battersea Square Restaurants

Pizza Express (Battersea Bridge Road/Lavender Hill)

Wetherspoons (cheap food and drink)

The Woodman Pub (lovely food, cheaper food at lunchtime)

Costa/Cafe Ole (underneath Travelodge)/Starbucks/Cafe Nero - Clapham Junction

Pancake House 5 Mondays (King's Road)

Byron (Northcote Road)

Revolution Bar/food Things to do in London on a 'student budget'

Royal Opera House 6 tickets (restricted view)

Sadler's Wells 15 tickets (Further away from front of stage)

A lot of museums and art galleries have free entry

Markets: Portobello and Camden

Parks: There are many parks in London including, Battersea Park, Hyde Park, St James' Park

Student discount tickets for musicals

Cinema at Southside Shopping Centre Places to shop

Clapham Junction (Boots, Lidl, Debenhams, Bodyshop)

Northcote Road, Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth (170 bus)

Westfields Shopping Centre (Overground to Shepherd's Bush) Essential places near the RAD

Small Sainsburys (Battersea Park Road)

Tesco (Falcon Road)

Asda (Falcon Lane)

Co-op (Battersea Bridge Road)

Small post Office (Battersea Park Road),

Main Post Office (Lavender Hill)

Natwest (St John's Road)

Barclays (St John's Hill)

The Junction Health Centre (Clapham Junction) Bus Routes - Get to know the buses

170 Victoria station to Roehampton

344 Liverpool Street or Elephant & Castle

345 Clapham Common or South Kensington

49 South Kensington

19 Shaftsbury Avenue or Sadlers Wells Download Citymapper app to help plan journeys

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