Didactics and Methodology for Modern and Contemporary Dance 4

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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 4 consists of a theoretical part, which aims at systematically expanding the professional knowledge in the field of methodology of modern dance techniques by analyzing their individual movement principles and didactic procedures and practical exercises, which serve 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 Modern and Contemporary Dance 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 movement in contemporary dance

• Efficiency of movement coordination
• dynamic understanding of the body in movement
• interconnectedness
• grounding
• flow
• dual functioning of the body in movement
• use of movement across the spatial spectrum

Breath function

• respiratory system
• the connection between breath and movement, the effect of breath on movement

Basic principles of floor work

Basic movement principles up side down

• historical roots
• Five principles: contraction - expansion, weight exchange, push off, spinal end initiation, acceleration - suspension

Work in space

• Locomotion
• linkages of different vertical levels
• jumps

Learning outcomes

The student will gain an in-depth overview of all the major topics and principles of contemporary dance. The latter denotes different pedagogical approaches tied to the individuality of the teacher; his/her movement vocabulary is not an established codified system of fixed exercises. Therefore, the teaching methodology is primarily based on a detailed analysis of movement principles and methods that emphasize natural movement expression and the effective functioning of the body in movement. It is based on practical research into the use of physical laws and kinesiology, which generally leads to the development of knowledge and awareness of the movement capabilities of the human body. Improvisation, movement games and touch techniques are used.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Corequisites - MST Pedagogical Seminar

Literature

CALAIS-GERMAIN, Bladine. Anatomy of Movement. 14.vyd. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1993. ISBN 0-939616-17-3.

FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dynamic alignment through imagery. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2012. ISBN 978-0736067898.

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

Evaluation methods and criteria

The student will demonstrate practical skills and theoretical knowledge of the thematic areas of Didactics and Methodology of Modern and Contemporary Dance 3,4 (explanation of concepts and principles of ST, their methodical training and use in the construction of the lesson). Oral and practical test of understanding of the content of the course includes discussion over a video recording, capturing a practically processed topic or movement principle in the form of movement research, games, exercises and dance links. The assessment includes an evaluation of teaching methods from two observations

Additional requirements: 100% attendance, activity in class, portfolio creation.

Note

Teaching combines monological, applied and interactive teaching methods, encourages self-study in the context 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:

• searching for inspirational resources in the field of movement and music and recording them in their portfolio
• searching for and collecting professional information from recommended and other literature related to the topics covered in the third semester, sharing this knowledge and confronting it with the teacher and other students in contact teaching
• systematic and practical verification of the topics discussed in their teaching practice and subsequent consultation with the teacher of the subject on the basis of a video recording of the teaching
• two visits to an art professional institution and subsequent written evaluation of the teacher's teaching methods

Thematic areas for independent work:

• Basic principles of movement in contemporary dance
• Functions of breath
• Basic principles of floor work
• Basic movement principles of up side down
• Work in space

Further information

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)