Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance 3
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107EDMD3 | credit | 4 | 4 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 64 to 84 hours of self-study | English | winter |
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Contents
The content of the course of Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance 3 has two parts, theoretical and practical, in which the student is introduced to the main trends of modern dance in Europe and America. The theoretical part is aimed at systematically expanding the professional knowledge of the methodology of modern dance techniques by analysing their individual movement principles and didactic procedures. Everything is put in context and in relation to the directions of contemporary dance.
Parallel exercises are used to verify the acquired information in practice. At the same time, the teaching emphasizes the way of construction of practical lessons of different types with regard to different target groups, the ability to logically arrange individual dance elements and to connect them in a meaningful way in dance links designed for different levels of performers.
The course is closely linked to the Modern and Contemporary Dance Pedagogical Seminar, Modern and Contemporary Dance Training.
The aim of the study is to develop methodological thinking, to promote and consolidate pedagogical skills, own creativity, movement research and analysis.
Thematic areas:
● Basic principles of Martha Graham's techniques and their practical use in teaching at the basic level alignment, the concept of the centre, contraction - release (breathing), spirals (body opposition, the temple-skeleton connection), opposition
● Floor work (floor as a partner for body preparation and as an integral part of choreographic creation), shift of the weight (shift of the center of gravity and control of space), travelling, falls, changes of movement levels, perception of spatial context, movement expressiveness, dynamic changes
● Integration of classical dance vocabulary into modern techniques
● Linking the concept of teaching dance according to the M.Graham method with other concepts of the same period in the American and European environment, D. Humphrey, Ch.Weidmen, L. Horton, R. Laban, H. Holm, E. J. Dalcroze, R. Chladek
● Movement vocabulary and basic elemental material based on the principles of Martha Graham's technique at a basic level (floor work, center work, travelling)
● Martha Graham technique in contemporary educational institutions Developing an effective and creative pedagogical approach based on new knowledge
● Structure and theme of a modern dance lesson, working with an accompanist or using recorded music (what music is appropriate), preparation and compensatory exercises (Pilates)
Learning outcomes
The student understands both practically and theoretically the principles of modern dance techniques and is able to use them in pedagogical practice at a basic level. They can recognize fundamental mistakes and propose optimal solutions with regard to the target group.
Prerequisites and other requirements
Pedagogical seminar for Modern and Contemporary Dance 3
Literature
Required reading:
HAAS, Jacqui Greene. Dance anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2010. Anatomy series (Human Kinetics (Organization). ISBN 0736081933.
COHAN, Robert: The Dance Workshop. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1986. ISBN 10:0047900105.
HOROSKO, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training 1926-1991. Pennington NJ: A Capella Books, 1991.
SCHURR, Gertrude; YOCOM, Rachael Dunaven: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: A. S. Barnes and co., 1949.
Recommended reading:
PETIŠKOVÁ, Ladislava a Nina VANGELI. Čítanka světové choreografie 20. století. Praha: Konzervatoř Duncan Centre, 2005. 207 s. ISBN 80-339-6412-7
LETENAJOVÁ, Oľga: Tanečná technika Marthy Grahamovej. Jej formovanie a didaktika. vyd. 1.Bratislava: VŠMU, 2010. ISBN 978-80-89439-06-5.
FELDENRAIS, Moshé: Feldenkraisova metoda: Pohybem k sebeuvědomění. Praha: Pragma, 1996. ISBN 978-80-7428-240-9.
+ selected thesis:
BEŇÁKOVÁ, Dominika. Interpretačný výkon vo vybranej choreografii Marthy Graham v kontexte využitia poznatkov príbuzných odborov. Bratislava: VŠMU, Hudobná a tanečná fakulta, katedra tanečnej tvorby, 2016.
JANATOVÁ, Simona. Martha Graham a její technika. Magisterská diplomová práce. Praha: AMU, Hudební a taneční fakulta, katedra tance, 1998.
KRAMERIUSOVÁ, Lucie. Technika Marthy Graham center work, work in space. Magisterská diplomová práce. Praha: AMU, Hudební a taneční fakulta, katedra tance, 2001.
REBCOVÁ, Monika. Výuka modern dance ve vyšších ročnících HTŠ se zaměřením na techniku Marthy Graham a José Limona. Magisterská diplomová práce. Praha: AMU, Hudební a taneční fakulta, katedra tance, 1989.
TURKOVÁ, Hana. Merce Cunningham a jeho technika. Magisterská diplomová práce. Praha: AMU, Hudební a taneční fakulta, katedra tance, 2013.
Internet sources
Martha Graham The Dancer Revelaed La sept/Arte, BBC1994 (dostupné on line)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH5fjgrXlzs
www.marthagraham.org
E-learning:
https://moodle.amu.cz/course/view.php?id=312
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit is conditional on activity in both the practical and theoretical parts of the course. The acquired knowledge is tested with emphasis on practical mastery of the taught material and understanding of the historical context (70% of the assessment). The student reflects in writing on 2 key choreographic works of the taught period and style and orientation in the historical context (30% of the assessment).
Additional requirements: 80% attendance, class activity, portfolio production.
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 Modern and Contemporary Dance - from 2023/24 (required main subject)