Classical Dance 1
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107KKT1 | credit | 4 | 20 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 85 to 105 hours of self-study | Czech | winter |
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The subject provides Dance Department
Contents
Information on the combined form:
The course is taught in a combined form of contact and non-contact teaching in a ratio of about 1:4, i.e. 80 hours of distance learning,
20 hours of face-to-face contact per semester.
The course includes the practice of classical dance technique and is connected in its practical aspect with the teaching of Introduction to Dance Pedagogy. It is primarily a practically guided class, focusing on the training regimen of a professional sequence of exercises. The teaching is about understanding the composition of the exercises, working out the links and principles of correct assignment and explaining the elements.
The goal of the study is systematic exercise leading to increased fitness - physical and cognitive.
Thematic circuits:
- basic physical dispositions and their development to perform classical dance techniques.
- verbal pedagogical expression
- illustrative pedagogical expression (aesthetic level of demonstration and execution of all movements representing the main features and style of this technique)
- kinesthetic effect (harmony of physical and mental performance, awareness of body positioning in space, principles of tempo-rhythm)
- principles of correction and self-correction (self-reflection)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the study is systematic exercise leading to an increase in fitness - physical and cognitive.
Learning outcomes: detailed knowledge of classical dance technique, i.e. a movement „vocabulary“ of 600 pas and tempos, all positions, poses and placements of the feet, legs, arms, wrists, torso (hips, waist, shoulders, shoulder blades) and head. Advanced coordination and conditioning execution of all classical exercises.
Prerequisites and other requirements
Corequisites - Introduction to dance pedagogy, Pedagogical proseminar
Literature
Required reading:
VAGANOVA, Agrippina Yakovlevna. Fundamentals of classical dance. Prague: SPN, 1980.
WARREN, Gretchen Ward. Classical Ballet Technique. Florida: University of South Florida Press, 1989.
Recommended reading:
BEAUMONT, Cyri W. A manual of the theory and practice of classical theatrical dancing. London: C. W. Beaumont, 1932.
KARSAVINA, Tamara Platonovna. Ballet technique: a series of practical essays. London: Adam and Charles Black, c1957.
LIFAR, Serge. Traité de danse académique. [Paris]: Bordas, 1949.
MESSERER, Asaf. Classes in Classical Ballet. Limelight, 2007. ISBN 978-0879103446.
SCHORER, Suki. Suki Schorer on Balanchine Technique. Florida: University Press of Florida, 2006. ISBN 978-0813029771.
+ selected theses of graduate students in dance pedagogy.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit in the first semester is awarded on the basis of a review of knowledge, skill and ability in practicing established links in the structure of classical dance training. Preparation and thesis of a year-long paper.
Other requirements: Attendance 100%, activity in class
Note
The course combines monological, applied and interactive teaching methods, encourages self-study in the context of non-contact teaching and student's critical thinking. The student is encouraged to create his/her own portfolio based on the acquisition of his/her own experiences and skills.
Distance contact will be provided:
- phone, email, video calls
- through group platforms for communication between students (social networks, internet, apps, moodle, etc.)
Independent work of the student within the framework of contactless learning:
- Plan for monitoring and comparing teaching methods of teachers in different school systems
- application of information from internet resources
- recordings and transcripts of teaching in professional teaching and interpretive practice and subsequent discussion and defence
Ongoing discussions over recordings of teaching and training sessions or based on site visits to selected arts schools. Work conceived in this way enables the understanding and application in practice of the full range of elements, connections, combinations in the KT technique, developing creativity and the ability of pedagogical perception.
Active participation and references from designated workshops and seminars organized not only by the Department of Dance.
Topics:
- articulation of teaching pedagogical principles of the basic movement alphabet of classical dance.
- method of development of desired physical dispositions by precisely dosed load regime
According to the thematic headings, the student will prepare a written analysis and reflection on the topic.
He/she presents an example of practical application to the given headings.
The student will present a list of the literature studied for each topic.
Demonstrate at least three teaching hospitalizations in selected educational institutions.
Observes and creates a record of practical outcomes in a school or arts professional setting, both in written and visual form.
Further information
No schedule has been prepared for this course
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Dance Pedagogy (combined-BA) - Methods of Classical Ballet Technique - from 2025/26 (Required main subjects)
- Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Classical Dance (Required main subjects)