Introduction to Musical Dance (Module From Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance)
The course introduces students to dance technique, the basic fundamentals of musical dance principles, as well as appreciation of music in which music can impact on dance training, performance and choreography.
- Introduction to Jazz: 23 hours
- Introduction to Tap Dance: 22 hours
- Quiz: 3 hours
(48 hours in total)
*This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. Introduction to Musical Dance (Module from Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) in Dance) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 4).
Admission requirements:
(1) Completion of senior secondary education; with either one of the following qualifications:
(a) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination
(I) The applicant shall have attained the following:
(i ) Level 3 or above in the English Language subject; and
(ii) Level 3 or above in the Chinese Language subject; and(iii) Level 2 or above in the Mathematics subject; and
(iv) “Attained” result in the Citizenship and Social Development subject; and
(v) Level 2 or above in at least one other subject ("Attained" result in one Applied Learning subject is considered as fulfilling one HKDSE subject requirement)
(b) Diploma in (Discipline*) Foundations awarded by the Academy, subject to meeting specified articulation requirements. [*Discipline refers to Cantonese Opera or Dance or Drama or Music or Theatre and Entertainment Arts]
(c) Other Recognised Qualifications
(I) Studying for an Undergraduate Programme at a locally recognised post-secondary institution
(i) Statisfactory completion of at least one year of an Undergraduate programme
(II) Studying for an Assosciate Degree or Higher Diploma Programme at a locally recognised post-secondary institution
(i) Satisfactory completion of at least one year of an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma Programme with GPA 2.0 or above
(III) Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)
(i) Grade E or above in three A-Level subjects; or
(ii) Grade E or above in two A-Level subjects and Grade E or above in two AS Level subjects
(IV) General Certiciate of Education Advanced Level Examination (GCE A-Level)
(i) Grade E or above in three A-Level subjects; or
(ii) Grade E or above in two A-Level subjects and Grade E or above in two AS Level subjects
(V) International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
(i) 24 points or above
(VI) Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC)
(i) BTEC National Extended Diploma at RQF L3 (180 credits) at PPP or above; or
(ii) BTEC National Diploma at RQF L3 (120 credits) at PP or above plus Two BTEC L3 Certificates (30 credits) at P or above; or
(iii) A combination of BTEC L3 Diplomas/Certificates making up a total of 180 credits with UCAS tariff point 48 or more
(2) At least 2 years dancing experience
Introduction to Musical Dance
Course Information
Course Code:
QF Level: 4
Tutors: Chung Wai, Jamie & Yip Yum Lam, Henry
Teaching Medium: Cantonese, supplemented with English
Age Limit: 18 or above
Course Schedule
Period: 13 February 2025 - 3 April 2025 (Thursday) & 8 April 2025 - 27 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Day of week: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: HKAPA, Wan Chai
Duration: 16 weeks
Course Price
Total Tuition Fee: HKD 16,500
Monthly Instalment: HKD 4,125
No. of Instalment: 4
CEF Reimbursement Requirements
- 50% overall passing mark of assessment items
- Students are required to have an attendance rate of 70% contact hour at least
Tutor's Profile
Tutor: Chung Wai Jamie
Tutor: Yip Yum Lam Henry
Henry graduated from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), majoring in Musical Theatre Dance. He also has further studied at the American Dance Festival (North Carolina), Steps on Broadway (New York City), Broadway Dance Center (New York City), Off Jazz Company (Nice, France) & WDM (Bari, Italy). With influence by his mentors such as Mohamed Drissi (HKAPA), Jeffery Bullock (Hollins University), Hugues Salgas (Studio Paris Center) and Gianan Loringett (Off-jazz), Henry is well developed in Theater & Jazz Dance Style. Henry has worked with the Hong Kong Dance Company (Chinese Dance) and the Dance Art Dance Company (Contemporary Dance) for over thirteen productions. With different arts organisations, Henry has performed in Macau, Shanghai, Beijing, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippine, Prague, Doha, Perth, France, Monte-Carlo and Italy. Henry lectures and demonstrates Jazz and Theater Dance in over 50 local secondary schools. He regularly choreographes Musical for different schools, universities and organisations. He is one of the founders and producers of the Hong Kong Musical Theater Federation. He is also the adjudicator for the Schools Dance Festival (Theater/Jazz Group), ATOD Pan Asia and the Hong Kong Open Dance Contest. Henry is currently a freelance teacher, choreographer and performer.