Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance 2

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The course is taught in a combined form of contact and non-contact teaching in a ratio of approximately 1:3, i.e. 72 hours distance learning, 28 hours full-time per semester.

The summer semester includes intensive concentrated block teaching of the main subjects.

The content of the course Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance 2 consists of a theoretical part, which aims at systematically expanding the professional knowledge in the field of methodology of modern dance techniques by analysing their individual movement principles and didactic procedures, and practical exercises used to verify them. At the same time, the teaching emphasizes the method of construction of practical lessons of various types, the ability to logically arrange the individual dance elements and to connect them meaningfully in dance links designed for different levels of performers.

The course is closely linked to the MST Pedagogical Seminar.

The aim of the study is to develop methodological thinking, to promote and consolidate pedagogical skills, own creativity, movement research and analysis.

The content of the course consists of:

• Basic principles of Humphrey/ Limón technique (alignment, weight - fall-rebound, fall-recovery, succession, oposition, suspension, isolation etc.).
• Historical and social context of the Humphrey/Limon technique, development of American modern dance, influence of German expressive dance
• The personality of Doris Humphrey: life and work, principles of technique (the arc between two deaths, The Art of making dance)
• The personality of José Limón and his choreographic work
• The use and connection of the principles of the Humphrey/Limón technique in contemporary dance
• Teaching the Humphrey/ Limón technique in non-professional leisure education
• Teaching the technique in professional dance schools (where and why)
• Relationship to space, time and energy: Time, Space, Energy (Laban)
• Connecting the principles of Humphrey/Limon technique with other dance techniques
• Using up side down elements, linking floor work and center work, creating movement phrases

Learning outcomes

The student will gain an in-depth overview of all the essential topics and principles of Doris Humphrey and José Limón's comprehensive methods of teaching the technique, i.e. the Humphrey/Limon technique in ten steps. The goal is to learn the fundamental laws of modern dance, to connect them with contemporary dance techniques and to achieve the precise knowledge necessary for teaching in the field.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Corequisites - MST Pedagogical Seminar

Literature

Recommended literature and articles:

CALAIS-GERMAIN, Blandine. Anatomy of movement: Exercises. 2nd revised edition. Seattle: Eastland Press, c2008. 282 p. ISBN 978-0-939616-58-9.

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

HAAS, Jacqui Greene. Dance anatomy. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2010. Anatomy series (Human Kinetics (Organization). ISBN 0736081933.

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

Oral and practical test of understanding of the content of the course, the student will demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of modern dance methodology based on the explanation of concepts, principles, elements of modern dance and their practice, as well as their use in the construction of the lesson. The assessment also includes the defence of a written year-long thesis of 6-7 pages.

Additional requirements - 100% attendance, activity in class, portfolio development.

Note

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 the assigned literature on the given topics, which are the content of the MST Methodology and Didactics exam in the second semester
• systematic and practical verification of the topics covered in their teaching practice and subsequent consultation with the teacher of the subject on the basis of the video recordings
• searching and sorting information from the available literature related to the chosen topic of the student's seminar work
• elaboration of an analysis of the chosen topic in the form of a written year-long seminar paper in the range of 6-7 NS.
• Preparation of a practical demonstration of practicing principles and elements with explanation of their use in the construction of the lesson

Thematic headings for the preparation of the seminar paper:

• The personality of Doris Humphrey: life and work, principles of technique (the arc between two deaths, The Art of making dance)
• The personality of José Limón and his choreographic work
• Teaching Humphrey/Limón technique in non-professional leisure education and professional dance schools (where and why)
• Relationship to space, time and energy: Time, Space, Energy (Laban)
• Connecting the principles of Humphrey/Limon technique with other dance techniques

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No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans

• Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Modern and Contemporary Dance (Required main subjects)