Modern and Contemporary Dance Training 4
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| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107MCDT4 | credit | 2 | 2 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 29 to 39 hours of self-study | English | summer |
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Contents
The content of the Modern and Contemporary Dance 4 training course leads to the gradual acquisition of the movement principles of modern techniques, which also contributes to the training of movement memory, development of the muscle systém, strengthening of physical fitness and technical level of movement. Primarily, the class works with imagination. Students are consistently made aware of the methodical continuity of exercises.
The aim is to acquire the basic movement qualities and principles of modern dance techniques with the possibility of transforming them into a contemporary movement vocabulary. Through practical demonstrations in the course, the student is introduced to the fundamentals of modern dance, and is able to recognize and reflect on the specifics of each modern dance technique. The students learn to understand the principles through anatomical knowledge and the possibilities of their body so that the resulting movement form is not just the result of external observation, but of a deep physical and mental experience.
Thematic areas:
Modern and Contemporary Dance 4 training is a practical lesson. The student learns various principles of modern and contemporary dance techniques (alignment, succession, isolation, suspension, fall, f. reboud, f. recovery, contraction-release, breath work, spirals).
The recommended component is active participation in dance-educational seminars and workshops organized by the Department of Dance or other professional institutions, monitoring and comparing teaching methods of different teachers, constant addition of new information via the Internet.
Learning outcomes
The student will gain practical experience with movement principles in simple variations weaves and movement phrases, orienting and understanding the terminology used in modern dance techniques. Other essential outcomes include student self-support, respect for one's own body, listening to intuition, co-responsibility for the process (teamwork), and development of the student's artistic personality.
Prerequisites and other requirements
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Literature
Recommended reading:
FRANKLIN, Eric N. Dynamic alignment through imagery. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2012. ISBN 0736067892.
HELPERN, Alice: The Technique of Martha Graham. N.Y.: Morgan Morgan, Dobbs Ferry, 1994.
HOROSKO, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training 1926-1991. Pennington NJ: A Capella Books, 1991.
LEWIS, Daniel. The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1994, ISBN 0-87127-209-1.
STODELLE, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey and its Creative Potential. Princeton, New Jersey: Dance Horizons/ Princeton Book Company, Publishers, 1978.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Credit is awarded on the basis of a practical test of understanding of the course content, completion of workshops organized by the dance department.
Other requirements: 75% 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 subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Modern and Contemporary Dance - from 2023/24 (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
- Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Folk Dance - from 2023/24 (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)