Introduction to Dance Pedagogy 2

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
107IDP2	exam	2	1 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 40 to 50 hours of self-study	English	summer

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Předmět zajišťuje Dance Department

The course includes an introduction to the theory and practice of dance pedagogy, deals with the issues of the approach to pupils, pedagogical expression, formulates the main principles of dance didactics, the organization of teaching processes and the theory of dance technique. The study includes an analysis of pedagogical outcomes.

The aim of the study is to gain theoretical knowledge of the development of dance pedagogy, an overview of different schools and teaching systems. Understanding the basics of motivating children for a particular activity, mastering the creation of exercises for individual muscle groups, joints and the complete musculoskeletal system at a basic and intermediate level appropriate to the age and maturity of the children. Use of basic concepts - shape, rhythm, dynamics of movement and work with these principles in a practical level. Acquiring the concept of dance games, which are a source of movement, spatial and musical experience.

The course is linked to the Pedagogical Proseminar and extends the preparation of students to analyze and apply the basic concepts of dance pedagogy.

The teaching is based on the elaboration of assigned tasks, which are based in detail on the way of conducting dance lessons in different stages of dance study (beginners, intermediate, advanced) and in different teaching systems aimed at mastering the basics of pedagogical approaches in dance teaching (secondary vocational schools, ensembles, private studios, ZUŠ, amateur artistic activities).

The teaching in the second semester is complemented by an intensive concentration during which the content of the material covered in both semesters will be consolidated and the topics included in the state final exam will be emphasized.

Thematic areas:

The thematic areas of teaching provide an overview of didactic procedures in the context of the history of dance pedagogy, the emergence and development of the canon of classical, modern, folk dance technique and ballet:

the formation of the school of classical dance of the European tradition and dance in the 20th century in the context of the blending of international styles
types and importance of complementary exercises (compensatory, relaxation, strengthening, stretching, meditation, etc.)
rhythmics, basics of dance gymnastics, dance games
verbal and pictorial instructions
organic combination of strength and dance exercises (fitness and dance)
assessment of physical and creative dispositions
development of motor memory, motor intelligence, stereotyped habits
communication philosophy, strategies, rules of transmission and curiosity to gain new experiences and knowledge, empathy, distance, thinking, dreaming, creating

Teaching based on a broad range of knowledge increases the demands on pedagogical guidance and also allows for the development of dancers' abilities and performance. At the same time, it influences the inspiration of choreographers and thus the whole development of dance.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is able to interpret the main principles of dance didactics, organization of teaching processes and theory of dance technique in a clear and logical way.

Prerequisites and other requirements

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Literature

Required reading:

AU, Susan. Ballet & modern dance. New York, N. Y.: Thames and Hudson, 1988. ISBN 0500202192.

COHAN, Selma Jeanne: Encyclopedie of Dance, New York: Oxford University Press, 1998, ISBN 9780195173697.

COPELAND, Roger: What is Dance?, New York: Oxford University Press, 1983.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dance imagery for technique and performance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c1996. ISBN 0873229436.

KERSLEY, Leo a Janet SINCLAIR. A dictionary of ballet terms. 3d rev. [ed.]. London: A. & C. Black, 1977. ISBN 071361384X.

KOEGLER, Horst. The concise Oxford dictionary of ballet. 1. Publ. London: Oxford University Press, 1977. 8, 583 s. ISBN 0-19-311314-7.

ROYCE PETERSON, Anya: The Antropology of Dance, Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1977.

SCHORER, Suki a Russell LEE. Suki Schorer on Balanchine technique. New York: Distributed by Random House, c1999. ISBN 0679450602.

STUART, Muriel, Lincoln KIRSTEIN a Carlus DYER. The classic ballet: basic technique and terminology. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 1998. ISBN 0813016177.

WARREN, Gretchen Ward a Susan COOK. Classical ballet technique. Tampa: University of South Florida Press, c1989. ISBN 0813008956.

Evaluation methods and criteria

An oral exam demonstrating the knowledge and ability to create model parts of a dance lesson for different age groups of students.

Other requirements: 80% attendance.

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 subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)
Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Modern and Contemporary Dance - from 2023/24 (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)
Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Folk Dance - from 2023/24 (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)