Basics of Voice Training and Rhetoric 2

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
107VTR2	credit	2	2 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 29 to 39 hours of self-study	English	summer

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Předmět zajišťuje Dance Department

The aim of the course is to prepare dance professionals in terms of voice and speech for teaching practice. To do this, we use the hidden interplay of speech and movement centers to create new, this time already conscious practices in mastering the speech of future dance teachers. The class follows the winter semester.

The familiar elements are combined into larger units, used already consciously, and automated through special exercises. More movement-intensive exercises are deliberately chosen to show the speaking performance as a whole, with melodic, dynamic and rhythmic variations. New impulses are also created when the teachers of voice and dance training interact with each other.

Thematic areas:

1)breathing technique

2)In this semester we already expect some independence in its use. We are deepening and fixing good habits, eliminating deficiencies. We are refining the automaticity of light quick breaths on the basis of a good breath reserve.

Vocal technique

4)We place demanding requirements especially on the safe control of voice positions. The student must master the widest possible vocal range in speech form, full voicing of all positions, dynamics and timing without vocal breaks.

5)Articulation technique

6)Students will acquire a practical understanding of the pronunciation standard. Articulation exercises are helpful.

Learning outcomes

The student will acquire an approach to the perception of the voice as an essential part of their personality, as an important communication tool. They will acquire theoretical knowledge about the breathing and vocal system, understand the principles of voice formation, acquire the basics of speaking technique practically and, through continuous training in seminars and non-contact independent training, develop the ability to create a sonorous, consciously modulated voice and its expression is also articulately accurate. They will know how to impress the listener sympathetically, knowledgeably and reliably even in stressful situations (stage fright, non-acoustic or large spaces, etc.).

Prerequisites and other requirements

none

Literature

Required reading:

LEWIS, Dennis. The Tao of Natural Breathing: For Health, Well-Being, and Inner Growth. Rodmell Press, 2006. ISBN 978-1930485143.

WEISS, Maria. The Alexander Tecnique and he Art of Teaching Voice: Singing and speaking with an energetic, free and beautiful voice. DM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009. ISBN 978-363912930.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Attendance 75%, activity in classes.

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 subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)
Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Modern and Contemporary Dance - from 2023/24 (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)
Dance Pedagogy (BA) - Methods of Folk Dance - from 2023/24 (Required subjects with the possibility of repeat registration)