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1. Understand the basic technical requirements and physical characteristics of classical ballet, pas de deux, tap and jazz dance styles within a theatrical context;
2. Develop strength, coordination and rhythm, and experience the body as an expressive instrument;
3. Identify idiosyncratic, habituated physical and vocal patterns and establish an understanding of vocal physiology and its application to performance;
4. Recognise and apply improvisational techniques to develop imagination, the principles of play, developing spontaneity and stimulating an awareness of others;
5. Define the proper care of a performer’s physical instrument, and apply safe techniques to explore the alignment, posture, stamina, flexibility and strength of your body in dance, acting and vocalisation.

1. Rodenburg, Patsy. The Actor Speaks. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2002.
2. Taylor, Millie and Symonds, Dominic. Studying Musical Theatre, Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave, 2014.
3. Kenrick, John. Musical Theatre, A History. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2010.
4. Green, Stanley. Revised and updated Ginell, Cary. Broadway Musicals, Show-by-Show: Eighth Edition. Minnesota: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2014.
5. McCoy, Scott. Your Voice: An Inside View 3 – Voice Science & Pedagogy. Scott McCoy & Inside View Press, 2019
6. Steinhauer, Kimberley, Klimek, Mary McDonald & Estill, Jo. The Estill Voice Model – Theory & Translation. Estill Voice International, 2017
7. Chapman, Janice. L Singing and Teaching Singing – A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice Third Edition. Plural Publishing 2017.

All tutorials will be delivered in person, but virtual participation is acceptable for all lecture style sessions.

All music theatre students must undertake the Music Theatre Performance course. It is a skills-based practical course focussed on the three areas of acting technique, voice production and dance skills. This includes key areas of BALLET, TAP and JAZZ dance, ACTING technique as well as scene work, VOICE theory and production. As such, all classes are workshop style where attendance is critical for skills development.

Acting: 2 x 2 hour workshop each week

Voice: 1 x 2 hour workshop each week

Tap Dance: 1 x 1 hour workshop each week

Ballet Dance: 1 x 1 hour workshop each week

Jazz Dance: 1 x 1 hour workshop each week

In addition to the listed contact hours per week, It is anticipated that students would spend 4-6 hours per week in preparing for workshops, preparing assignments and undertaking required readings.

Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at all classes. See below for penalties. Independent Practice Students must prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their lecturers and arrive for each session fully prepared Class Activity All classes are practically based skill development. It is essential for growth and development that there is active participation at each session.

Out of Class Activity Acting and Voice will require students to present to the University community a showing of their semester’s work. These showings usually take place in the final week of classes or in Week 13.

Specific dance wear and rehearsal ‘blacks’ will be quired for all classes. Students will be given this information prior to the first class with clear instructions and guidelines.

Participation: Active and positive participation in 100% of workshops is expected. Students will need to seek approval from the Head of Music Theatre for any absence. This process is clearly explained in the Music Theatre Handbook in MyUni.

ALL MUSIC THEATRE ASSESSMENTS INCUR A 10% PER DAY PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS. Extensions are only granted prior to the assessment due date.

Late assignment policy: Extensions are only granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. Assessed work that is submitted late (after the due date and time) will not be examined for assessment or feedback. In the case of illness this will require a medical certificate, and in the case of personal (non-medical) circumstances you will need a letter of support from a University Student Counsellor. For further information please refer to the following website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/