Dance on Points 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107TNS1 credit 2 1 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 41 to 51 hours of self-study Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Markéta ROTH ELBLOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Markéta ROTH ELBLOVÁ

Department

The subject provides Dance Department

Contents

This education course introduces students with the high technique forms of classic dance. In the Winter semester, classical dance method continues where the students cover in detail the individual elements of those tecniques and gradually create simple combinations. An important part of the course is observations at dance conservatories, and theatre rehearsals where the traditional classical repertoire is presented. Students then have the opportunity to observe and compare how difficult sur le pointes is.

Learning outcomes

The instruction aim is the completion of acquired knowledge of the sur le pointes method, particularly regarding the top form of this technique, ability to give combinations not only in certain elements but to create more complex and very technically challenging enchainements, which should include the greatest scale of sur le pointes technique elements.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Basic skills in sur le pointes dance technique. Methods knowledge acquired in the bachelor's level of study.

Literature

A.Vaganovová : Základy klasického tance, 1980 Praha;

V. Kostrovická - A. Pisarev: Klasický tanec, 1976 Leningrad;

V. Kostrovická: 100 hodin klasického tance, 1972 Leningrad;

W.Warren: Classical Ballet Technique, 1982 Florida;

S. Schorer: Balanchine Technique, 1999 New york;

T. Karsavina: Ballet Technique, 1957 Londýn;

V. Ždychincová - O. Pásková: Metodické poznámky ke klasickému tanci II., 1973 Praha;

Video:

B.Fewster - Pointe by Point (1988 Londýn);

S. Schorer - School of American Ballet (1999 New York)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on activity in class.

Note

none

Further information

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all students of this school

Schedule for winter semester 2025/2026:

Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
10.01.2026 11:15–12:45 Markéta ROTH ELBLOVÁ White studio
Hartig Palace		 parallel1
15.01.2026 10:00–13:00 Markéta ROTH ELBLOVÁ White studio
Hartig Palace		 parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2025/2026:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans