Didactics and Methodology for Folk Dance 2
Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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107KMLT2 | exam | 4 | 28 seminar hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 79 to 99 hours of self-study | Czech | summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
Eva VLČKOVÁ, Marie VRBATOVÁ FRIČOVÁ
Department
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 1:9, i.e. 90 hours of distance learning,
10 hours of face-to-face contact per semester.
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)
Students are introduced to the basic dance steps as well as their possible variations, the way and rules of combining steps into links. Students create simple lesson tips for the beginner level.
- Teaching work with rhythm and coordination in folk dance.
- Simple folk dances of Bohemia.
- Double dances (Shátečkový, Rejdovák and Rejdovačka, Zahradník), ordinary dances easier and less easy.
- For selected dances, practical observation of identical signs - song lyrics, dance steps, dance structure, such as Švec, Kalamajka, Dupák, Řezanka dances.
- Repetition of dances of individual areas, which the students they learnned in the lessons. The most typical dances from individual regions with verification of compliance with character specifics: Silesia, Wallachia, Laško, Haná, Moravian Slovácko.
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.
Observations 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
Corequisites - Pedagogical seminar LT
Prerequisites - Folk dance
Literature
Required literature:
https://www.lidovakultura.cz/en/
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. 1. vyd. Pinnacle: Edward J.P. O'Connor, 2012. ix, 294 s. ISBN 978-0-578-10551-2 (brož.) DVD, 2x CD.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Oral and practical examination of practical and theoretical knowledge, defence of written work in preparation for the examination lesson (1-2 standard pages), professional description of technical exercises, theoretical and movement preparation for teaching the selected dance, written lessons prepared for a certain stage of teaching, its partial demonstration and didactic commentary of individual elements and links.
Other requirements: 75% attendance, activity in teaching, creation of a portfolio based on hospitalizations, workshops and festivals attended
Note
Information on the combined form:
The course is taught in a combined form of contact and non-contact teaching in a ratio of about 1:3, i.e. 72 hours of distance learning,
28 hours of face-to-face contact per semester.
The summer semester includes intensive concentrated block teaching of the main subjects.
Teaching combines monological, applied, interactive teaching methods, encourages self-study within the framework of non-contact learning and student's critical thinking. The student is encouraged to create his/her own portfolio based on the acquisition of his/her own experience and skills.
Distance contact will be provided:
- phone, email, video calls
- through group platforms for communication between students (social networks, internet, apps,
moodle, etc.)
The student's independent work within the contactless learning consists of:
- studying selected literature on given topics
- searching for information in Internet sources
- evaluation of teaching systems on the basis of visits to art schools
- attending at least one folklore festival and submitting a written reflection
Student during distance learning
- prepares a movement routine for a simple dance from Moravia or Silesia, which he/she subsequently learns
- prepare a methodical procedure for teaching simple dance steps
- search the literature for suitable dances for the first stage of LT
- searches the literature for simple „mateniks“
- find and prepare a variation for one of the Moravian regions
On the basis of the acquired knowledge, students create dance variations for the initial teaching of folk dances, then their regional variations, which they assign, evaluate and analyze.
An integral part of the teaching is the search and preparation of suitable music material and cooperation with the accompanist, especially when working with the material of a particular folklore area, a careful approach is required.
Thematic areas for independent student activity
- Teaching dance steps of Moravian regions
- Dance steps of dances of Silesia, Lachia and Wallachia
- Dance steps of dances of Moravian Slovácko
- Teaching of dance motifs of male dance „Odzemek“ and „Verbuňk“
- Dances of different regions in Moravia
- Work with motif and improvisation in folk dance
Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:
Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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16.02.2025 | 09:30–11:00 | Marie VRBATOVÁ FRIČOVÁ | white studio Hartig Palace |
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16.02.2025 | 11:15–12:45 | Marie VRBATOVÁ FRIČOVÁ | white studio Hartig Palace |
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The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Folk Dance (Required main subjects)