Pedagogical Seminar for Modern and Contemporary Dance 1

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
107EPSM1	credit	2	1 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 41 to 51 hours of self-study	English	winter

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Předmět zajišťuje Dance Department

The teaching content of the Modern and Contemporary Dance 1 Pedagogical Seminar takes place in the form of observing in classes in partner institutions. It also includes theoretical analyses and evaluations in the form of discussions, led by an experienced teacher, which allow to grasp and process the topic from different perspectives and experiences. The student observes the ways of explanation, the use of professional terminology, the adequate choice of methods and methods of evaluation, the solution of specific problems in individuals, etc. The written reflection of the observations teaches the student to clearly formulate the main principles, questions, but also their opinions and attitudes.

The Modern and Contemporary Dance 1 Pedagogical Seminar is closely linked to the course Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance, Modern and Contemporary Dance Training.

The aim of the study is to introduce different types of dance education and training to professional and non-professional spheres, with an emphasis on teaching modern and contemporary techniques. At the same time, it leads to awareness of the role and role of the teacher, direct confrontation with real situations through teaching at selected state institutions (e.g. conservatories, ZUŠ), in dance companies or in private studios.

Thematic areas:

Obseving in classes at state and private dance conservatories, teaching modern and contemporary techniques at the lower level.

Observng in classes at the dance branch of the ZUŠ

Observing in classes in dance studios

Learning outcomes

The student acquires the ability to navigate in various educational institutions, is able to reflect on the acquired experience and apply it to their teaching practice.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Pedagogical pre-seminar, Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance

Literature

Required reading:

COHAN, Robert: The Dance Workshop. London: HarperCollins Publishers, 1986. ISBN 10:0047900105.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dynamic alignment through imagery. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2012. ISBN 0736067892.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dance imagery for technique and performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c1996. ISBN 9780873229432.

LEWIS, Daniel. The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1994, ISBN 0-87127-209-1.

SCHURR, Gertrude; YOCOM, Rachael Dunaven: Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: A. S. Barnes and co., 1949.

STODELLE, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey and its Creative Potential. Princeton, New Jersey: Dance Horizons/ Princeton Book Company, Publishers, 1978.

STEWART, Virginia, comp.: Modern Dance. New York: Dance Horizons, 1970.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded on the basis of written reflection of the experience gained from participation in observations at the institutions visited and active participation in subsequent discussions, attendance at workshops organized by the department and their written reflection (their methodological-didactic analysis), review of one contemporary dance performance seen in a given semester.

Other requirements: 80% attendance, activity in teaching, 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 subjects)