Introduction to Dance Theory 1

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
107UTT1 credit 2 1 lecture hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 41 to 51 hours of self-study Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s)

Lucie HAYASHI, Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Department

The subject provides Dance Department

Contents

Dance theory as a Choreology discipline. Possiple approaches to the definition of dance, its fundamental types from a viewpoint of the function it fulfills in society. Definition of dance technique, its techique-aesthetic principles based on academic (classical) technique. Development of dance terminology. Defining concepts connected to the theatrical concept of dance and a dance work: ballet, movement theatre, dance theatre, etc.

Learning outcomes

Present students the basic concepts of choreology, and potential approaches to its definition.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Knowledge of basic dance concepts and their content at least at the dance conservatory graduate level. Analytical skills.

Literature

Kazárová, Helena: Když se řekně TANEC.In: Hudební rozhledy, 2008, s.

Kazárová, Helena: Když se řekne: TANEČNÍ TECHNIKA. In: Hudení rozhledy, 2008, s.

Kazárová, Helena: Když se řekne: BALET. In: Hudební rozhledy, 2008, s.

Jenčík, Joe: Tanec a jeho tváření. Praha 1926

Jenčík, Joe: Skoky do prázdna. Praha 1946

Rey, Jan: Jak se dívat na tanec, Praha

Evaluation methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on active participation in lectures and good quality submitted writing.

Note

none

Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:

06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
room H2024
computer's classroom

(Hartig Palace)
HAYASHI L.
10:45–12:15
(lecture parallel1)
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Thu 10:45–12:15 Lucie HAYASHI computer's classroom
Hartig Palace
lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans