Didactics and Methodology for Folk Dance 1
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107EDMF1 | credit | 3 | 2 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 57 to 72 hours of self-study | English | winter |
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Contents
The course contains and provides knowledge of the basic steps of folk dances of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. The basic folk dances from the core areas are introduced. Detailed analysis of basic dance steps - the method and sequence of teaching the steps, their variations and possible combinations. Method of working with folk dance material and creating exercises, approach to teaching folk dances.
The aim of the study is an introduction to methodical thinking, the ability to analyze elements and possible errors in performance. Mastering the procedure of teaching dance steps and dances, learning the procedure of teaching and conducting an independent Folk Dance lesson.
The course and prepares technically and theoretically to master folk dance and orientation in ethnographic areas. The course is a six-semester course. In the three years of study, the student will gradually acquire and deepen his/her knowledge of all the basic elements, variations and dances of different regions of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia:
Thematic areas:
The basic steps of Bohemian folk dance in place, in advancing from place, in turning and in performing in pairs. Simple partner work in folk dance for pair dancing. Dances with a tight connection to the music and dances with a loose connection to the music. Children's dance games and dances for children.
The basic steps - squats, big squats, doublesuspension , „kolíbka“, small sunas, small swings, transferring weight from foot to foot, „Trojhran“, double polka (heel-toe), cross step (step and jump)
Teaching the simplest dance steps of a folk dance in progress from the place.
Steps of 2/4 rhythm: walk, polka step, hop step, smooth obkročák, hop obkročák, double-step and double-step in rotation, steps of South Bohemian koleček (wheels), „koloběžka“ („scooter“).
Dance steps 3/4 meter, sousedská (neighborhood), three-stomp, divided three-step, mazurka (three steps, two steps, one step).
Dance steps on the place, řezanka, heel-toe steps, holubce (dove).
Discussed dance steps performed in turning and turning, teaching the principle of turning in folk dance.
Pair work, simple dance variations of Czech folk dances.
„Furiant“ type dances, double dances, „Do kolečka“(„Do wheel“) type dances.
Preparation for dances with a variable beat „mateník“
On the basis of the acquired knowledge, students create dance variations for the initial teaching of folk dances, as well as their regional variations, which they assign, evaluate and analyze.
Finding and preparing suitable music material and working with an accompanist is an integral part of the learning process, especially when working with material from a particular folklore area, a careful approach is required.
Observing at dance conservatories and ZUŠs result in written reflections, during which students communicate their findings to each other, expanding their professional insight necessary for their future teaching practice.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student
- is able to prepare a technical exercise for a region of Bohemia or Moravia
- can independently modify dances and create variations from their basis
- chooses the correct teaching procedure and sequence of assignments
- can explain footwork and its differences for different regions
- can structure a dance lesson correctly, knows how to structure the assignment of links and dances
- on the basis of the acquired comprehensive knowledge is able to build a lesson for the first stage of Folk Dance
Prerequisites and other requirements
Introduction to Dance Pedagogy 1, Pedagogical pre-seminar 1
Literature
Required reading:
https://www.lidovakultura.cz/lidove-tance/seznam-video-nahravek/
BONUŠ, František a O'CONNOR, Edward J.P. a VOSTŘEZOVÁ, Inka. The Golden gate is open : 31 beginning of folk dances from the Czech and Slovak Republics for childrenand adults with DVD and CD. Volume I, II and III. Pinnacle: Edward J.P. O'Connor, 2012. ix, 294 s. ISBN 978-0-578-10551-2.
Recommended reading:
KOS, Bohumil. Lidové tance ve školní tělesné výchově: Metodická příručka pro učitele tělesné výchovy na školách 1. a 2. cyklu. 3. vyd. Praha: SPN, 1983.
MIŠUREC, Zdeněk, KOS, Bohumil a BONUŠ, František. Zbojnické písně a tance: instruktážní brožura pro pěvecké a taneční soubory. Praha: Naše vojsko, 1951.
SEIDEL, Jan, ed., TREFIL, Václav, ed. a ŠPIČÁK, Josef, ed. Zahrajte mi do kola!: tance českého lidu. Vydání 1. Praha: L. Mazáč, 1945.
VYCPÁLEK, Josef. České tance: 145 (s varianty 185) českých lidových tanců, které zejména na Rychnovsku, Choceradsku i Táborsku sebral a zevrubně (za účelem naučení). Praha: B. Kočí, 1921.
ZÁLEŠÁK, Cyril. Pohronské tance. 1. vyd. Martin: Osveta, 1953.
E-learning: https://moodle.amu.cz/course/view.php?id=310
Evaluation methods and criteria
Practical test of knowledge of at least two dances taught. Assignment of warm-up for folk dance lesson.
Other requirements: 75% attendance, activity in teaching, creation of a portfolio based on hospitalizations, workshops and festivals attended.
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 Folk Dance - from 2023/24 (Required main subjects)