Didactics and Methodology of Classical Ballet Technique 5

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The starting point for teaching is the comprehensive and proven A. J. Vaganova system, which systematically develops the teaching of the elements of classical dance from the simplest form to the mastery of the Classical Ballet Technique.

In addition, emphasis is placed on the search for new ways and possibilities in the teaching of Classical Ballet Technique, as well as on the knowledge of the functioning of the body, building on the knowledge and knowledge from the subject of Dance Medicine.

The content of the teaching is a detailed analysis of the elements of classical dance technique of the middle stage of training - 4th and 5th grade according to the curriculum of the eight-year dance conservatory.

The purpose of practicing and analyzing individual elements, including conducting the whole lesson, is to learn, fix and develop pedagogical approaches in accordance with the ability to create an appropriate creative and communicative atmosphere.

The emphasis is on an individual approach to each student.

Thematic areas:

analysis of new elements a la barre and in au milieu (indikative list):

fouetté, flic-flac without turn and en tournant, double frappé en tournant, battement battu, grand rond de jambe jeté, grand fondu, double rond de jambe en l´air, développé ballotté, grand temps relevé without turn and en tournant, pirouettes from 5th position, from open positions, pirouettes temps relevé, tours tiré bouchon, tour fouetté, développé tombé, grand battement jeté développé, grand battement jeté passé

Au milieu:

All the basic movements en tournant: battement tendu, b. jeté, rond de jambe, rond de jambe en l´air, b.fondu, b.frappé, petit battement, obraty fouetté, flic-flac without tourn and en tournant, petit pas jeté en tournant, pas tombé, all kinds of tour lent (promenade), all kinds of grand pirouettes, all preparations for grand pirouetes, from grand plié with preparation, all kinds of pas de bourré en tournant, soutenu and glissade en tournant, grand temps lié, tours chainés, pirouettes from 5th position en suit

Learning outcomes

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of classical dance methodology of the middle stage of teaching (Year 4 – Year 5 of dance conservatory).
• Ability to lead a dance lesson completely independently.
• Development of methodological thinking, understanding and comprehension of the principles of classical dance technique,
• The ability to logically arrange and combine elements of a given stage of instruction, to create appropriate combinations and then to be able to create and practically lead an entire dance lesson. All this based on the orientation in musical accompaniment, including communication with the accompanist.
• Analysis of teaching presentation and peer feedback from both teacher and students.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Pedagogical seminar of Classical Ballet Technique 3

Literature

Required reading:

TARASOV, Nikolai. Ballet Technique for the Male Dancer. New York: Doubleday Company, 1985. ISBN 780385184489.

VAGANOVA, Agrippina. Basic Principles of Classical Ballet. New York: Dover Publications, 1989. ISBN 978-0486220369.

WARREN, Gretchen Ward. Classical Ballet Technique. Florida: University of South Florida Press, 1989. ISBN 9780813009452.

Recommended reading:

GASTON, Marilyn. Ballet Pedagogy, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. ISBN 9781973888604.

GRANT, Gail. Technical manual and dictionary of classical ballet. 2. revised edition. New York: Dover Publications, 1967.

SCHORER, Suki. Suki Schorer on Balanchine Technique. Florida: University Press of Florida, 2006. ISBN 9780813029771.

E-learning: https://www.moodle.amu.cz

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Dance Department diploma theses

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded on the basis of verification of knowledge, dexterity and skills in entering the established links in the structure of classical dance training, defense of seminar work (scope min 3 standard pages).

Other requirements: 80% attendance, activity in class, observing at the dance conservatory and ballet studio including written reflection.

Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans

• Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Classical Ballet Technique - from 2023/24 (Required main subjects)