Methodology of Modern Dance 1

Course unit code:

107MM1

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

1+1/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory optional subject

Level of course unit:

bakalářský

Year of study

předmět nemá určen ročník studia

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Ivanka KUBICOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Ivanka KUBICOVÁ

Study Objectives:

1. Seznámení se základními principy techniky M. Grahamové,

2. Seznámení s jednotlivými prvky této taneční techniky

3. Seznámení s metodickými a didaktickými postupy při jejich výuce

4. Postupné osvojení těchto postupů.

Mode of delivery:

Lecture and exercises.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of Modern Dance 1 and 2.

Registration of Modern Dance Technique 1 and 2.

Recommended optional programme components

A recommended elective element is participation in classes and workshops arranged by other professional dance organizations.

Course contents:

Modern dance methods means an understanding of the uniqueness of this dance branch, its blending with other influences, creative approach in instruction, finding one's educational style.

1. Introduction to the basic technique principles of modern dance (Graham)

2. Introduction to individual elements of this technique.

3. Method and education procedures in its instruction

4. Creative approach to the instruction of modern dance

Study materials:

Feldenkrais, Moshé: Awarness through Movement (Pohybem k sebeuvědomění). Praha, 1996

Lewis, Daniel: The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón. New York, 1984

Schurr, Gertrude; Yocom, Rachael D.:Modern Dance (Techniques and teaching). New York: The Ronald Press Company, 1949

Horosko, Marian: Martha Graham. The Evolution of her Dance Theory and Training. Pennington, 1991

Stewart, Virginia, comp.: Modern Dance. New York, 1991

Stodelle, Ernestine: The Dance Technique of Doris Humphrey. Princetown, 1978

Warren, Larry: Lester Horton, Modern Dance Pioneer. New York, 1991

Cohan, Robert: The Dance Workshop. London, 1986

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, exercises, classes.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on:

1. Activity in lecture, class and exercises

2. completion of a test over the instruction material covered.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

none

Course web page:

Note:

No notes

Schedule for winter semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Obor Pedagogika tance (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)