MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical theatre is a style of dance that is rooted in the history of Broadway musicals and is known for its creativity and expressiveness such as: 

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Character embodiment:  The dance routine is about telling a story through your dance and embodying the character within the show. 

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Musical interpretation:  Relies on musical interpretation and the intersection between choreography and written text. 

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Partner dancing:  Partner dancing is a key part of musical theatre dance. 

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Performance skills:  Emphasise on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions. 

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Knowledge of ballet and jazz:  Musical theatre dance relies on knowledge of ballet and jazz. 

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Bold and large movements:  It is characterised by its bold and large movements that mimic song lyrics. 

 

Musical theatre dance is a great way to play a part for a moment, keep fit, and develop acting chops. 

 

Musical theatre is incorporated in the modern dance classes at DU